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4 Things Trusts Can Do That Wills Can’t
Both wills and trusts are estate planning documents that can be used to pass your wealth and property to your loved ones upon your death. However, trusts come with some distinct advantages over wills that [...]
Buyer Beware: The Hidden Dangers of DIY Estate Planning—Part 2
Last week, we shared the first part of this series on the dangers of do-it-yourself estate planning. Here, we’ll look at how online legal documents can even put your minor children at risk. https://quraishilaw.com/buyer-beware-hidden-dangers-diy-estate-planning-part-1/ Given [...]
Buyer Beware: The Hidden Dangers of DIY Estate Planning—Part 1
Do a Google search for “online estate planning documents,” and you’ll find dozens of different websites. From Legal Zoom® and Willing.com to Rocket Lawyer® and Willandtrust.com, these do-it-yourself (DIY) planning services might seem like an [...]
Don’t Let Your Kids Move Out Without Signing These Documents
Watching your kids leave home to attend college or start their career can be an emotional time for you as a parent. On one hand, moving out on their own is a major accomplishment that [...]
Is My Financial Advisor or CPA Practicing Law?
Through the years I have drafted estate plans and asset protection plans only to have a client call and question the validity of the plan based upon a conversation with a friend or relative. If the conversation [...]
‘Tis the Season to Be Gifting: How to Do It Right
Not many people would view the IRS as a charitable organization, but you might if you plan your gifting appropriately - i.e., in a way that will benefit you on your income and gift taxes. [...]
