Compliments of the McGee Law Firm, Attorney Brandon McGee While individually we may be kind and caring, Americans as a group are a litigious bunch. While protecting yourself from lawsuits can be a difficult, complicated task, you can easily take steps to protect your children. You can protect your children from lawsuits, including divorce, by not leaving them anything. But, there is another way to keep the money from ending up in the hands of lawsuit plaintiffs and your … [Read more...] about Protecting Your Children from Our Litigious Society
It Can Be Scary to Die Without an Estate Plan…the HORRORS of Intestacy
Many souls believe that if they lack means, they do not need an estate plan. Nothing could be further from the truth. If you die without an estate plan, your assets may not be distributed as you would wish and the results could be downright scary. Read on to learn more. … [Read more...] about It Can Be Scary to Die Without an Estate Plan…the HORRORS of Intestacy
Tax Planning for 2022
Planning is important for your income taxation during life as well as for any estate tax at death. Even though 2022 is just starting, it’s not too early to think about planning for whatever it may bring your way. Read on to learn more. … [Read more...] about Tax Planning for 2022
Death and Tragedy
Compliments of the McGee Law Firm, Attorney Brandon McGee When we think of death, we usually think of it as the result of some tragedy: an auto accident or a natural disaster. However, death often is not a result of tragedy, but rather can be the natural close of one’s chapter here on earth. Picture a family gathered around to help a beloved elder pass on. Surely, it is a time for mourning, but also it can be a time for reconciliation and bonding. However, all too often tragedy … [Read more...] about Death and Tragedy
How Using Specific Bequests Could Cost Beneficiaries their Inheritance
Parents often decide to leave one child a specific asset and provide an equalizing cash bequest to the other. This article explores how specific bequests may provide unintended results. Read on to learn more. … [Read more...] about How Using Specific Bequests Could Cost Beneficiaries their Inheritance
First Time Estate Planning Mistakes
Creating an estate plan for the first time is sure to stress you out. And that’s okay. You’re tackling a very important process that will affect you and your family now and in the future. Even if you’re stressed, it’s important that you slow down and carefully look at every detail in front of you. This will go a long way in helping you avoid estate planning mistakes. Here are three mistakes that many people before you have made. With the right knowledge and approach, you can avoid them … [Read more...] about First Time Estate Planning Mistakes
Preparing for the Unthinkable
Compliments of the McGee Law Firm, Attorney Brandon McGee Nobody thinks they will be in an auto accident, have a heart attack, have a stroke, or a myriad of other unexpected, sudden incidents. Those are events that happen to other, unfortunate people – not to us. Yet, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, auto accidents injure over 2.5 million people in the United States each year. Over 42,000 of those accidents result in death. In addition, … [Read more...] about Preparing for the Unthinkable
Charitable Planning in Times of Crisis
During times of uncertainty, we tend to feel helpless. This article explores how charitable giving gives us a sense of purpose in trying times. Read on to learn more. … [Read more...] about Charitable Planning in Times of Crisis
The Prime of Life
Compliments of the McGee Law Firm, Attorney Brandon McGee Nobody expects the unexpected. That truism was very apparent in Heath Ledger’s death on January 28, 2008. The 28 year old actor died of an accidental overdose from the interaction of prescription medications. Heath perhaps was best known for his Academy Award-nominated role in the 2005 film “Brokeback Mountain.” Heath Ledger died with a Will prepared in 2003 which left everything to his parents and siblings. After the preparation … [Read more...] about The Prime of Life
Is Now the Time to Review and Amend Your Will?
When you create a will, you’ll immediately feel better about your future. You know that if anything happens to you that your estate will be managed in the appropriate manner. It’s also a good way to ensure the well-being of your loved ones. However, there may be something you’re forgetting: your circumstances can change over time. It may not be something you want to do, but it’s a good idea to review your will at least once a year. And of course, if you have reason to review it before … [Read more...] about Is Now the Time to Review and Amend Your Will?
