Estate Planning for Cognitive Decline

Data from sources like the U.S. Census Bureau shows in no uncertain terms that the U.S. population has grown older over the prior two decades.

05/20/23 • by: Goldsmith & Guymon, P.C.

What Do I Do If I’ve Lost an Important Document?

The word ‘paperwork’ has become an anachronism; most legal and business documents today are created, signed and stored digitally. However, a few actual pieces of paper remain vitally important to keep.

05/19/23 • by: Goldsmith & Guymon, P.C.

Singles Need Estate Planning to Protect During Lifetime

You’re single, and you don’t have an estate plan or even a will. Perhaps you think you don’t need either because you’re not wealthy and don’t have children.

05/18/23 • by: Goldsmith & Guymon, P.C.

Estate Planning for Blended Families

There are many different configurations of blended families. However, they are generally made up of married couples who have children from previous marriages or relationships.

05/17/23 • by: Goldsmith & Guymon, P.C.

Should You Convert to a Roth IRA?

If you have a Roth IRA, you may be planning to use it as part of your retirement income.

05/16/23 • by: Goldsmith & Guymon, P.C.

What Is the Purpose of an Executor?

Being named as an executor in a loved one’s Last Will and Testament is a big responsibility. It is important to understand what you are agreeing to before you step into the role as executor.

05/13/23 • by: Goldsmith & Guymon, P.C.

Estate Planning Requires Clear Direct Language, or Does It?

Contrary to what you might expect, using precatory language such as ‘I wish’ or ‘I hope’ can play an important part in three estate planning objectives.

05/12/23 • by: Goldsmith & Guymon, P.C.

What are Pros and Cons of a Marital Trust?

A marital trust is a complex estate planning tool that should be crafted carefully. Because of its tax benefits, you should work closely with an experienced estate planning attorney to ensure that the marital trust is established properly.

05/11/23 • by: Goldsmith & Guymon, P.C.

Protect Cryptocurrency in Your Estate Plan

Cryptocurrency has become a new wrinkle in the development of an estate plan.

05/10/23 • by: Goldsmith & Guymon, P.C.

Protecting Assets with a Trust vs. Limited Liability Company

To protect assets effectively, you have to store them in the right legal entity. However, that can depend on whether you’re looking to protect business assets, avoid estate taxes, or protect personal assets from legal liability while running a business.

05/09/23 • by: Goldsmith & Guymon, P.C.

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Estate Planning Blog

Estate Planning for Cognitive Decline

What Do I Do If I’ve Lost an Important Document?

Singles Need Estate Planning to Protect During Lifetime

Estate Planning for Blended Families

Should You Convert to a Roth IRA?

What Is the Purpose of an Executor?

Estate Planning Requires Clear Direct Language, or Does It?

What are Pros and Cons of a Marital Trust?

Protect Cryptocurrency in Your Estate Plan

Protecting Assets with a Trust vs. Limited Liability Company

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