Attorney Aaron Miller covers a range of estate planning topics in his blog, from explaining how popular estate planning tools work to examining legal issues surrounding healthcare. Follow our blog to get information about what you should consider when making an estate plan and the life events that could require an adjustment to your existing plan.
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Pet Trusts…They’re Not Just for the Rich and FamousNot too long ago, a person who decided to leave an inheritance behind for their pet might be considered eccentric, to say the least. Take, for example,
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Plano Will Lawyer Offers Essential Estate Planning Considerations for ParentsBeing a responsible parent is usually associated with bedtime stories with toddlers, homework reminders for grade schoolers and trying to decide whether
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Plano Special Needs Lawyer: Basics of a Special Needs TrustFor families with special needs individuals, ensuring the care for their loved ones once the caretakers are gone is of the utmost priority. The loss of
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What documents do I need?I’m often asked about the difference between a General Durable Power of Attorney and a Medical Power of Attorney. A General Durable Power of Attorney
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“Pre-planning Your Funeral is Essential, but Think Twice Before Pre-Paying” Warns Plano Will and Trust LawyerBy Aaron Miller, Plano Will and Trust Lawyer Based on what I am seeing as a Plano will and trust lawyer, more and more people are considering pre-planning
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Common Pitfalls of Non-Spouse Inheriting IRAsInheriting an IRA can be a financial blessing but you have to be extremely careful about withdrawing the funds. There are a number of mistakes you can
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Plano Estate Planning for Blended FamiliesA parent passes away and their estate goes entirely to their new spouse. When the new spouse then dies, the cumulative estate goes to his or her children.
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Plano Will Lawyer: Pros and Cons of Prepaid Funeral ContractsFunerals can be very expensive here in Plano. Many families pay up to $10,000 (and often more) for their loved one’s funeral.
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Plano Estate Lawyer Explains the Benefits of Charity/Non-Profit Contributions from an IRAPlano Estate Lawyer Explains the Benefits of Charity/Non-Profit Contributions from an IRA If you are over 70 and ½ years old, you can donate some or all
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Plano Estate Tax Attorney: The Future of the Federal Estate TaxThe IRS recently announced the 2016 federal estate tax rate limits, which are $5.45 million for individuals and $10.9 million for married couples. This