What’s The Estate Tax?
Parents work hard to provide for their children over the course of their lives and many individuals may be under the impression that their children will simply receive their inheritance when they pass; however, this isn’t always the case. Inheritance is often times not automatically passed down to one’s heirs upon death. Appropriate legal documents […]
How to Comfort Children of a Divorce
Even the most amicable of divorces is a complicated matter; however, it can be particularly challenging when children are involved. With the numerous legal, financial, and logistical issues that surround a divorce, the well-being of the children can often get lost in the shuffle. Even when the parents are discussing child custody, sometimes, the emotions […]
The Gift Tax and the Estate
As people gather assets over the course of their life, their thoughts are often consumed with their financial issues, retirement planning, and what to do with their estate after they pass away. Some people may assume that their estate is simply going to be passed down to their loved ones; however, this is not so […]
Tax Issues to Contemplate in a Divorce
There are numerous financial issues that couples have to worry about while going through a divorce. While the division of the assets and the focus on child custody are understandable, people should ensure that they do not overlook the tax issues of a divorce. These can be complicated issues that often surprise people in their […]
How is Debt Divided in a Divorce?
When couples are going through a divorce, there are numerous complex issues that must be considered. In addition to the court filings and child custody issues, many couples start to think about the division of assets. This includes investment portfolios, cars, houses, and anything else that might have value. One factor that is often overlooked […]
Why Should Someone Use a Life Insurance Trust?
As couples start to approach the age of retirement, estate planning becomes a significant factor. Most people would like to pass on their assets to their children, grandchildren, or other people that they care about when they pass away. Some people may even assume this happens automatically, without drafting any legal documents to ensure this […]
Why Should Someone Get a Prenuptial Agreement?
Many people have heard about a “prenup,” or a prenuptial agreement, on movies and TV shows; however, few people actually understand it. A prenuptial agreement is used to define the boundaries and rules of a marriage before the marriage is entered into. Often, it specifies special conditions that will play out should the marriage end. […]
Groundbreaking Florida Divorce Law
While many divorces are handled in a friendly manner in a court of law, some divorces can become public affairs. Nobody going through a divorce wants their private matters aired for the public to see. Previously, going through a court of law where almost everything is public knowledge was the only option. Recently, there was […]
Make Sure All Assets are on the Table
Regardless of how friendly a divorce may seem, there are certain facets to the proceedings that can easily get lost in the shuffle. One of these is the division of the marital assets themselves. It is easy for people to get consumed with making sure the assets (and debts) are distributed evenly; however, they could […]
Important Issues to Think About: Chris Pratt and Anna Faris Divorce
One of the hit movies from the summer was Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. While the sequel has done just as well as the original, many fans of Chris Pratt were saddened to hear that he has recently been divorced from Anna Faris. Even the friendliest of divorces can have significant issues that need […]