The need for asset protection planning arises when you have to achieve your goals and protect your family wealth and assets from the claims of creditors. The tools used for asset protection planning may be used alone or paired with some other tools and strategies in order to achieve the… Read More
Estate Planning Mistaken Belief #3
“Putting my child’s name on an asset avoids probate” This is how the conversation usually goes: “someone told me if I put my child’s name on my bank account, upon my death it goes to that child and I avoid probate.” This particular myth is a real “land mine” waiting… Read More
Estate Planning Misunderstandings #1
Estate Planning Misunderstanding #1 Estate planning is only for the old. (This is the first in a series of estate planning misunderstandings.) The fact is, if you are an adult, you already have an estate plan. We all do. It was drafted on our behalf by the legislatures of the state… Read More