Domestic Asset Protection Trusts Domestic Asset Protection Trusts, or DAPTs, are a type of irrevocable trust. They can be helpful estate planning tools and potentially provide protection from creditors. In this article, we will go over the basics of DAPTs. Set Up Only 17 states currently allow Domestic Asset Protection Trusts. These include Alaska, [...]
5 Common Mistakes When Forming an LLC An LLC is a limited liability company. This is an entity that can protect your personal assets from business liabilities. There are legal and tax implications when setting up an LLC. However, there are common mistakes when forming an LLC that people make. In this article, we [...]
Qualified Domestic Trust (QDOT) A Qualified Domestic Trust, or QDOT, is a special type of trust that you can use for estate tax planning. In this article, we will go over what a Qualified Domestic Trust is and how it works. Marital Deduction Under IRS Section 2056A the surviving spouse is eligible to deduct [...]
Estate Planning for Blended Families Blended families occur when people with children from previous relationships enter a relationship and start a new family unit. Sometimes this even includes children that result from the new relationship. Estate planning can be complicated in these situations. In this article, we will go over some of the basics [...]
Preparing for Your Estate Planning Appointment When preparing for your estate planning appointment you may not be sure what to expect. It can feel overwhelming, but with the right information you will find it is pretty simple to prepare. In this article, we will go over the basic information you need when preparing for [...]
Uses of an Irrevocable Trust An irrevocable trust is a type of trust that you cannot change once it has been created. They can be expensive and complex, but they do have special estate planning provisions. In this article, we will go over 3 uses of an irrevocable trust. Qualify for Medicaid Medicaid is [...]
7 Estate Planning Misconceptions Estate planning can be complicated. There are many estate planning misconceptions that make it seem even more complex. In this article, we will clear up 7 estate planning misconceptions. 1. If You Die Without a Will, the State Gets Your Assets One of the common estate planning misconceptions is that [...]
12 Estate Planning Steps to Take Before You Die While you may not have a large or complex estate it is still important to be prepared. Estate planning is the process of putting your affairs in order to help your loved ones deal smoothly with incapacity or death. In this article, we will go over [...]
Member Managed vs. Manager Managed LLCs Once you choose an LLC as your business entity structure you need to decide on the management structure of your LLC. You can choose member managed vs. manager managed. In this article, we will go over what these types of management structures mean and how they work for you. [...]
Common LLC Terms LLC stands for limited liability company. It is a type of business entity you can set up to protect your personal assets from business liabilities. In this article, we will go over some common LLC terms you should be familiar with before setting up an LLC. Articles of Organization Articles of [...]
