by Francine Ward | Jan 26, 2023 | Estate Planning, Legal Blog
Estate planning for artists. Do any of the following apply to you? Do you create art as a hobby? While you might not be making money from your art, your work might nonetheless have value either later in your life or after you die. For that reason, it’s important that...
by Francine Ward | Jan 22, 2023 | Estate Planning, Legal Blog
Do you own Cryptocurrency? Crypto and Estate Plan. Do you own cryptocurrency? If so, you may be wondering with all of the controversy if it is still a good investment. The answer is probably, but no one knows for sure. Some experts say the long-term cryptocurrency...
by Francine Ward | Jan 22, 2023 | Estate Planning, Legal Blog
Studies estimate that 70 percent of family wealth is lost by the end of the second generation and 90 percent by the end of the third generation. To assist your loved ones in not becoming part of this statistic, you need to first educate them. Then, your job is to...
by Francine Ward | Jan 19, 2023 | Estate Planning
Can I disinherit my kids? Maybe. According to Tinsel Town, a parent can always disinherit their kids. But not so in the real world. In most instances, you can. However, that also depends on the state and the facts of your particular situation. Generally,...
by Francine Ward | Jan 17, 2023 | Estate Planning
To be valid and enforceable, a trust must be funded with assets of value, and it must have a purpose. In addition, it must have a trustee. The person who legally holds the assets. When you establish your trust, you are required to nominate your trustee. While not...
