Being a family business owner is often challenging and also rewarding. In this position, there are important questions you should answer about the future of your business. This is certainly true when it comes to passing on the business interests to the next generation with minimal tax impacts. A will, annual gifts, and trusts can […]

This month, Morton Elder Law is dedicating the blog to all-things related to Estate Planning and trusts. If your research regarding these topics is just beginning, we recommend that you check out the previous articles online: Estate & Asset Protection Planning, To Trust or not to Trust, and Benefits of a Beneficiary Controlled Trust. While […]

According to research from the American Institute of CPAs, clients are sharing concerns about retiring with enough money. This is, in fact, the leading concern that clients to their financial advisors. Secondary concerns included how much should be withdrawn from retirement accounts and the rising costs of healthcare, all of which play into critical issues […]

When you are getting married for the second or third time, there are important things you need to consider related to your estate planning. Since remarriage is only on the rise, prepare to avoid these common mistakes by working directly with an estate planning attorney.  Mistake #4: Not Updating the Will A remarriage is a […]

A second marriage can be a time of excitement and celebration, but there are also important planning steps you need to take to ensure that you’re moving into this new partnership successfully. What follows are some of the most common mistakes you can make with regard to a second or third marriage and your estate […]

A recent interview with Rob Lowe shows just how little most people are aware of the pervasive long term care issue in the United States. Lowe, like many adults in the early processes of caring for parents, feels “blindsided” by the depth of these needs. Just a few of the statistics that triggered the connection […]

With spring on the way (or hopefully on the way shortly), it’s a great opportunity to do your spring cleaning. Your home isn’t the only thing that might benefit, though, as you can do a few other personal items to ensure that the rest of 2015 is successful for you. Here are three easy tips […]

Every business owner should have an asset protection plan, but it’s easy to get overwhelmed with day to day tasks and let this fall by the wayside. There are numerous reasons why it’s a good idea to start an asset protection plan, though, such as the fact that owning and operating a business can be […]

In the majority of cases, a deceased person’s debts land in their estate for payment. If the amount of debt involved is substantial, however, it can be a shock for heirs to learn how much the size of the estate has been minimized due to debt payments. This is why more people are considering debt […]

This month on the blog, Morton Elder Law is dedicating itself to all-things related to Estate Planning. Thoughtful planning is the only way to ensure your assets are going where you would like them to go, following your death. A Beneficiary Controlled Trust might be the best option for you and your loved ones. This […]