Issues to consider before gifting your home to your childJuly 21, 2017Timothy RiceGifting your house to your children before your death offers several advantages, however there are…Read More
The Hazards of DIY Estate PlanningJuly 14, 2017Timothy RiceAcross the Internet, there are legal websites that seem to offer handy, DIY-style forms and…Read More
Possible pitfalls in naming a minor as your beneficiaryJune 30, 2017Timothy RiceA minor generally doesn’t have the right to manage his or her assets, including any…Read More
What a TV Dad’s Estate Teaches Us About Careful PlanningJune 16, 2017Timothy RiceThere’s a simmering legal battle over the estate of TV dad Alan Thicke, and there…Read More
Review your estate plan when you move across state lines  June 9, 2017Timothy RiceWhen you make a move out of state, be sure to review your estate plan…Read More
Giving Your Heart (And More) To Your PetsMay 12, 2017Timothy Rice“There is sorrow enough,” Kipling writes, “in the natural way/from men and women to fill…Read More
There Can Be a Happier Ending if You Prepare for ItApril 14, 2017Timothy RiceAttorneys, in general, and those of us in estate planning in particular, often don’t work…Read More
The Power Behind the Power of AttorneyApril 8, 2017Timothy RiceThere are many legal documents that could be created by a trust and estate attorney.…Read More
IRS: Account transcripts can serve as estate tax closing letterMarch 24, 2017Timothy RiceA recent IRS notice confirms that an account transcript issued by the IRS qualifies as…Read More
Advance medical directives aren’t just for the sick and elderlyMarch 3, 2017Timothy RiceAn advance medical directive is a document in which you can outline what type of…Read More
Valuation discounts for transfers in family businesses in jeopardy January 13, 2017Timothy RiceThe ability to take valuation discounts on the transfer of an interest in a family…Read More
Remarriage is a reminder to revisit your estate planJanuary 6, 2017Timothy RiceApproximately 40 percent of marriages these days are remarriages for at least one partner. When…Read More