Surprising to most people, the federal estate tax is a voluntary tax. Estate planning attorneys used to say, “You only pay if you don’t plan.”

Estate planning for couples in a second or subsequent marriage can be tricky, especially if their estates are disproportionate or where there is concern about

Everyone needs estate planning. Regardless of your age, race, gender, or sexual orientation, properly protecting your future and your loved ones requires a plan. For

Estate planning is not just about what happens to your stuff when you die. It is about coordinating all aspects of your life so (1)

For each season, there is planning that you must do on the farm. In order to be successful, this planning must be done thoughtfully and

Farming or ranching is more than a means of livelihood – it is about preserving a legacy and unique way of life.  Unfortunately, many farmers

The divorce process can be long and expensive.  However, the work does not end once the divorce decree is signed. In order to ensure that

For many people, a revocable living trust is a valuable tool to ensure that their finances are well managed during periods of incapacity and that

Today, many people are using a revocable living trust instead of a will or joint ownership as the foundation of their estate plan. When properly