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Can a Minor Inherit Directly, and What Happens If They Do?
Leaving something to a child you love is one of the most natural impulses in... [Read more...]
When Estate Planning Documents Say One Thing—and Mean Another
Two conversations at Summit, one about blended family planning and one about trust language, highlight... [Read more...]
Will My Estate Be Subject to Estate Taxes?
When building a comprehensive plan for the future, one question consistently tops the list for... [Read more...]
Celebrity Estate Planning: Tony Hsieh’s Estate Is Back in the News
The legal battle over Tony Hsieh's estate has entered a new and stranger phase. Hsieh,... [Read more...]
A Hole in Hackman’s Plan
Eugene Allen Hackman enjoyed a prolific acting career that spanned several decades. In a bizarre... [Read more...]
Can You Give Assets to Your Family to Qualify for Nursing Home Medicaid?
When people find out that Medicare won’t cover nursing home care but Medicaid will, a... [Read more...]
Declare Your Independence From Intestacy
Every Fourth of July, we celebrate the right to determine our own destiny. Yet many... [Read more...]
What Is an Irrevocable Trust and Why Would I Want One?
What Is an irrevocable trust and why would you want one? The short answer is... [Read more...]
Veterans Pension for Seniors: Updated 2026 Facts and Figures
A lot of people think of the retirement pension based on 20+ years of service... [Read more...]
That Would Never Happen: The Most Dangerous Words in Estate Planning
One of the most common—and dangerous—phrases in Estate Planning is “that would never happen.” This... [Read more...]