How Do You Leave an Inheritance to Someone With a Disability?

How Do You Leave an Inheritance to Someone With a Disability?

Family members with special needs may require assistance throughout their lives. If you want to ensure that a loved one with a disability is taken care of after you are gone, you can help manage resources for them by using a third-party special needs trust (SNT). Also...
Estate Administration Details that TV and Movies Get Wrong

Estate Administration Details that TV and Movies Get Wrong

While television and movies provide great entertainment, they are not always factual. Even shows based on real events are not entirely accurate. Creators of television programs and movies will often alter details of a story or situation to provide an enjoyable...
The Corporate Transparency Act

The Corporate Transparency Act

Federal legislation, the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”), was enacted by Congress on January 1, 2021, as part of the National Defense Authorization Act. The CTA includes significant reforms to anti-money laundering laws and is intended to help prevent...
What Happens to Real Estate with a Mortgage When I Die?

What Happens to Real Estate with a Mortgage When I Die?

Your mortgage, like the rest of your debt, does not simply disappear when you die. If you leave your home that has an outstanding loan to a beneficiary in your will or trust, your beneficiary will inherit not only the property but also the outstanding debt. They may...