by Emily Knoll | Sep 14, 2022 | Life, Matrimonial Asset Protection
Most people have heard of a prenuptial agreement, but postnuptial agreements are less well-known. Postnups address many of the same issues as prenups. They both allow couples to determine how they will deal with financial issues during marriage and in the event of...
by Emily Knoll | Sep 8, 2022 | Life, Medicaid
A common misconception is that you don’t have to think about long-term care issues until you’re in your retirement years. However, starting Medicaid planning in your 30s offers significant benefits and no downside. The same tactics that protect assets for long-term...
by Emily Knoll | Sep 6, 2022 | Estate Planning, Life
It’s not unusual for parents to create a trust and make their adult children (or grandchildren) both the beneficiaries and trustees of their own trusts. That option may be fine legally and offer several advantages. However, it can also cause significant problems if...
by Emily Knoll | Aug 30, 2022 | Estate Planning
You have decided to create a trust to protect your assets for your heirs. However, you also need to consider when and how you should terminate your trust, including what happens to any assets still in the trust when it ends. Resolving these issues can be difficult and...
by Emily Knoll | Aug 25, 2022 | Estate Planning
Trusts are popular estate planning tools because of their many benefits, but they aren’t appropriate for every situation. Even if a trust is right for you, how you structure the trust can have a significant impact on how well it will help you achieve your objectives....
