This article sets forth problems and provides solutions for what spouses can do when addressing concerns related to blended families. Getting married … [Read more...] about Yours, mine, and ours families and estate planning
Estate planning in 2020
By Jeffery J. McKenna Many years ago, as a young couple with young children, my wife and I excitedly boarded a plane. The children stayed with … [Read more...] about Estate planning in 2020
Problems and Mistakes in Estate Planning
You are not obligated to leave property to anyone when you make a will or a trust. In order to discourage disappointed heirs from disputing your … [Read more...] about Problems and Mistakes in Estate Planning
Better Estate Planning
An effective estate plan has many benefits. In the broadest sense, estate planning includes the process of accumulating, managing, and distributing … [Read more...] about Better Estate Planning
Changing your will or trust
The situation is common. A client has a will or trust prepared by legal counsel. Sometime later the client wishes to make changes to the estate … [Read more...] about Changing your will or trust
St. Patrick?s Day and estate planning
As a descendent of the ?McKenna Clan? from the Emerald Island, I look forward to writing about St. Patrick?s Day and Estate Planning. So, you are … [Read more...] about St. Patrick?s Day and estate planning
Second marriages and estate planning
By Jeffery J. McKenna Love knows no bounds. Many couples have experienced the extent and truth of this common saying. Often, older couples … [Read more...] about Second marriages and estate planning
Best Way to Receive an Inheritance
Getting an inheritance in any format is great! However, getting an inheritance in trust may be even better. Let me explain. Most clients want all … [Read more...] about Best Way to Receive an Inheritance
Being Thankful and Estate Planning
As a young boy growing up, I have great memories of going to grandma?s house on 21st Street in old Las Vegas for Thanksgiving. We crammed cousins … [Read more...] about Being Thankful and Estate Planning
What Is ?Cost Basis??
Estate planning lawyers and accountants use the term ?Cost Basis? a lot, but what does it mean? Cost basis is used to describe the original cost of … [Read more...] about What Is ?Cost Basis??