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    Is a Living Trust a good idea for a LGBTQ person?

    January 30, 2019

    Yes. If you’re part of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender community, a Living Trust offers protection for your estate, as well. It will completely eliminate a living probate, a death probate, and you can minimize or eliminate estate taxes. Further, it provides privacy from prying eyes. … [Read more...] about Is a Living Trust a good idea for a LGBTQ person?

    Do unmarried couples have to plan more than married couples do?

    January 30, 2019

    Yes. The default in state law, called “intestacy,” is designed with married couples in mind. If a married couple dies without any estate plan, the survivor will get a good portion of the assets left behind. However, if you’ve not married, or you are in a state that does not recognize domestic partnership or civil union, your survivor would get nothing. Instead, the family of origin of the partner who died would get anything in that partner’s name, including bank accounts, real estate, etc. … [Read more...] about Do unmarried couples have to plan more than married couples do?

    Are my estate planning documents a matter of public record?

    January 30, 2019

    Only your Will is a matter of public record. Your Revocable Living Trust and your Powers of Attorney are not public. Therefore, by using a Revocable Living Trust you can maintain the privacy of your wishes. Prying eyes of co-workers and neighbors will not have access to the details of your estate plan. … [Read more...] about Are my estate planning documents a matter of public record?

    Is there a tax if I give some of my property to my spouse or partner?

    January 30, 2019

    Maybe. Federal law allows married couples to give each other an unlimited amount of property without gift tax during life or estate tax at death. Federal law does not recognize non-marriage relationships. However, each person gets to give up to his or her tax exclusion during their lifetime to anyone they want. But, any use during lifetime reduces the amount available for transfers at death. In addition, anyone can make a gift to any other person, called the Annual Gift Tax Exclusion, without … [Read more...] about Is there a tax if I give some of my property to my spouse or partner?

    Will my spouse or partner be appointed guardian of my minor child?

    January 30, 2019

    Unless your spouse or partner has adopted your minor children, a court would decide what would be in the child’s best interest. Typically, your family of origin and that of the child’s other biological parent are given preference by the court. However, in your last Will, you can nominate your spouse or partner to be the guardian for your minor child. The court will then give weight to your suggestion while weighing what is in the child’s best interest. … [Read more...] about Will my spouse or partner be appointed guardian of my minor child?

    Can I make decisions about my spouse or partner’s remains?

    January 30, 2019

    Yes, if you are married or in a registered relationship and in a state which recognizes that relationship. However, if you’re either, i) not married or in a registered relationship, or ii) you are in a state which does not recognize that registered relationship, then default state law allows your partner’s family of origin rather than you to make those decisions. However, if your spouse or partner designates you as agent under their Health Care Power of Attorney, then you would be able to make … [Read more...] about Can I make decisions about my spouse or partner’s remains?

    How can I be sure that I will be allowed to visit my spouse or partner in the hospital or assisted living facility?

    January 30, 2019

    If you are married or in a state that recognizes civil unions or domestic partnerships and you register as such, proof of such registration would be sufficient. Otherwise, you would need to have your spouse or partner designate you as agent under their Health Care Power of Attorney. The agent also can limit other visitors. … [Read more...] about How can I be sure that I will be allowed to visit my spouse or partner in the hospital or assisted living facility?

    Can my spouse or partner make medical decisions for me if I’m sick?

    January 30, 2019

    If you are in a marriage, registered domestic partnership, or civil union, recognized by the state in which you live, your spouse or partner can make those decisions for you. If you are not in a registered relationship, or that relationship is not recognized by your state, then state law would recognize your family of origin to make those decisions. However, you can override state law and give your spouse or partner the authority to make such decisions by signing a Health Care Power of Attorney. … [Read more...] about Can my spouse or partner make medical decisions for me if I’m sick?

    Can my spouse or partner handle my financial affairs if I am incapacitated?

    January 30, 2019

    No, you have to do estate planning in order to allow your spouse or partner to have that authority. Specifically, by designating your spouse or partner as agent under a General Durable (Financial) Power of Attorney, he or she can make decisions on your behalf regarding financial matters. … [Read more...] about Can my spouse or partner handle my financial affairs if I am incapacitated?

    I’m married, why do I need to plan?

    January 30, 2019

    There are many important reasons to create an estate plan, such as avoiding probate, minimizing taxes and providing creditor and divorce protection for beneficiaries. … [Read more...] about I’m married, why do I need to plan?

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    In addition, we will answer any questions you may have regarding recent law changes and your estate planning goals. This will be an ideal opportunity to coordinate your financial planning goals with your estate plan.

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    Estate Planning attorneys are sometimes criticized for offering needlessly complex, 'canned' solutions. This never has been the case with Kevin. The documents he created were comprehensive when appropriate and surprisingly simple when suitable. In every case, they were individually crafted to meet our unique needs.

    Rich D. Client Review September 8, 2020

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