by Manish C. Bhatia | Sep 4, 2018 | News + Trends
> Relying on state or federal laws to administer your estate is never advisable. > Beneficiary designations supersede the provisions of a Will or Trust. > By organizing your assets as a part of your estate planning, you can ensure that designations are...
by Manish C. Bhatia | May 31, 2018 | News + Trends
> Every legal adult should ensure that his or her wishes are clearly stated in proper estate planning documents. > Safety nets available to married individuals with children are not as reliable for single individuals. > Failing to plan can burden loved...
by Manish C. Bhatia | Jan 1, 2018 | News + Trends
POWER POINTS > The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act increases the estate and gift tax exemption to $11.2 million per person in 2018. > Estate plans that are outdated or fail to consider the estate tax at the state level could result in a much greater tax liability than...
by Manish C. Bhatia | Dec 1, 2017 | News + Trends
POWER POINTS > The end of the year presents a great opportunity to review your estate plan, your newly acquired assets and the funding of your Trust. > An unfunded Trust fails to take advantage of one of the greatest benefits of a Trust…the avoidance of probate....
by Manish C. Bhatia | Oct 1, 2017 | News + Trends
Creating a responsible estate plan does not have to be as painful or difficult as many people believe. As a matter of fact, the whole process can be completed within a few weeks. More importantly, once it is complete, you will sleep better knowing that you are...