If your parents have a substantial amount of debt, you have a very good cause for concern. You may be wondering what happens to their debts after they die, or worried that you might be held responsible for paying them. Fortunately, you can not inherit...
Yes, a trust can own an LLC. In fact, placing your LLC in a trust is often a smart move. When you put your LLC in a trust, you can combine the protections that both entities offer. For example, an LLC will keep your personal assets...
Each year as the holidays approach, we treasure the joy of celebrating with our extended relatives and our immediate family members. It's a time to reflect on the richness of family as we consider the past and look to the future. In order to assure...
Oftentimes, the key to creating generational wealth lies in protecting the assets you pass down to your children and grandchildren. If you don't want their inheritance to get squandered by an irresponsible spouse, or lost in an unexpected lawsuit, there are steps you can take....
Identifying estate planning scams isn't always easy. The people behind the scams are often sophisticated and practiced in the art of deceit. At Phelps LaClair, we want to arm you against attacks like inheritance tax scams by educating you about them and giving you the...
If you have set up a living trust or are considering one, you may need a pour-over will. This failsafe will protect any assets you neglected to add to your living trust. Whether you intentionally left some assets out, or simply forget about them, you...
You’ve spent your whole life working hard to achieve your financial goals, and of course you want to pass that wealth on to your children and grandchildren. However, building generational wealth involves much more than acquiring valuable assets. It also takes some careful financial planning,...
Starting conversations about things like inheritance and end-of-life decisions can be very difficult. However, it’s important to discuss these topics with your parents sooner rather than later. The decisions they make now will significantly impact your life in the future. By making sure they have...
Estate planning is a strategic step to setting your finances and assets in order prior to incapacitation or death. Life has many unexpected turns along the way, and when we plan for them in advance, it saves time, money, and unnecessary headaches. The estate planning...
Estate planning is a crucial aspect of securing your assets and ensuring a smooth transition for your loved ones after you’re gone. Unfortunately, however, there are many scams out there that target individuals looking to create or update their estate plans. Telemarketers, title fraud, living...