Estate Planning 101: What You Need to Know

Let's hope you have a will and have named a power of attorney for finances and health care.

11/04/24 • by: Goldsmith & Guymon, P.C.

Estate Planning Lessons from Mickey Mouse and Cinderella

While some may think that there’s nothing magical about death and taxes, there are many lessons to be gleaned from the well-known characters from the happiest place on earth.

10/31/24 • by: Goldsmith & Guymon, P.C.

Here’s When You Need to Update Your Will

A will needs to be kept up to date. Changes need to be made when life-changing events occur to ensure that it still reflects your wishes. A skilled estate planning attorney should make these changes to ensure that the will is valid

10/30/24 • by: Goldsmith & Guymon, P.C.

Estate Planning When You’re Single

More Americans are entering their later years without people they can automatically turn to for assistance with their health and finances. Here’s how to start.

10/25/24 • by: Goldsmith & Guymon, P.C.

How Do I Leave an Inheritance to My Child but Not Their Spouse?

Safeguard your married child’s inheritance with trusts, prenuptial agreements and postnuptial agreements.

10/24/24 • by: Goldsmith & Guymon, P.C.

Who Gets My Bank Account When I Die?

After you die, several things can happen to your bank account, depending on your account type, how you’ve set up your account before your passing and whether you’ve set up a will or trust.

08/12/23 • by: Goldsmith & Guymon, P.C.

What Does a Will Do and Not Do?

Everyone needs a will. However, some people need more than that. To save on taxes and make for a smooth transition, they could really use a revocable trust, a family limited partnership or a gift trust.

05/05/22 • by: Goldsmith & Guymon, P.C.

Special Needs Planning

Estate planning should always be customized to each individual creating a plan. This is particularly important when planning for beneficiaries with disabilities.

05/03/22 • by: Goldsmith & Guymon, P.C.

What Is the Gift Tax for 2022?

Two years into the pandemic, countless lives have been impacted by COVID 19. Faced with daily reminders of the consequences of this illness, estate planning seems to be on the minds of many.

04/20/22 • by: Goldsmith & Guymon, P.C.