Trust planning can be complex, which is why it should always be handled by an experienced estate lawyer. Depending on the type of trust you choose, there are many benefits you can reap from choosing this kind of tool. More and more, however, individuals are considering putting verbiage inside their trusts to have a spouse […]

Putting your estate plan together and getting important questions answered is not something that should be underestimated. Selecting the professional that is right for your needs is important because you’re likely to form a long-term relationship with such an individual.  Whether it’s simply good planning sense or the rash of celebrity estate planning faux pas […]

The month of February, we have been dedicating our blog to Veterans. There are several government benefits that veterans are eligible to receive, though it can be hard to know where to start. You can check out this month’s previous posts on the minimum qualifications to receive benefits, what different kinds of benefits are available, […]

Most people recognize the value of doing it, but it’s either so difficult to work into their frame of mind or it’s something that seems so far off that estate planning tends to get skipped over. As a bottom line, most people don’t want to think about dying. It’s a sobering topic, and it’s also […]

There’s no doubt that it can be a real challenge for business owners to talk about succession planning. For some, it’s because their drive and entrepreneurial vision contributed so much to the success of the enterprise. For others, it’s because they can’t imagine taking a step back from the business. And for others, it has […]

It’s tax time again, and trustees and executors involved in portfolios with real estate as well as businesses holding property should be aware of the new regulations linked to tangible property. Although these new regulations are complicated, they can be an important tool for reducing 2014 tax liability with the right planning. These tangible property […]

Even though there are often situations where these two practices blend into one another, talking about estate planning and elder law does not always mean exactly the same thing. One key way to look at what makes these two kinds of practice unique is to consider the critical questions that each aims to answer: What […]

Even though there are often situations where these two practices blend into one another, talking about estate planning and elder law does not always mean exactly the same thing. One key way to look at what makes these two kinds of practice unique is to consider the critical questions that each aims to answer: What […]

As a business owner, you should recognize that it’s essential to separate personal creditors from business creditors. While a personal creditor refers to a debt that you personally are responsible for, a business debt refers to creditors trying to come after your “business entity”. Assets put inside the business entity may be vulnerable to business […]

After returning home from active duty military service, the process of filing for benefits can be exhausting. Beyond the application process itself, knowing which applications to fill out can be hard to decipher. That’s where Morton Law can help. This process is our profession. First, to see if a veteran qualifies for any of the […]