If you have pets, consider including them in your estate plan. In doing so, your documents can address: Who will take your pets if you die or become incompetent? Who will find them a good home? How will the costs of your pets be handled? Regarding who will take your pets or who will find … Continue reading Estate and trust planning for your pets
Just because California is a community property State does not mean that an inheritance here is community property. For a married Californian, property received by gift or inheritance is separate property, not community property. For many parents, that fact alone is enough protection. Perhaps most parents have confidence that their children will do the “right thing” with … Continue reading Trust inheritance provisions to protect your children’s inheritance from in-laws and divorce
Your living trust can provide that, after your death, wealth remains in trust for your child (or other intended beneficiary) to help with designated purposes. Well known examples of such purposes are health and education. But another purpose is help with buying a house. For example, your trust could provide that, after your death, the trustee may … Continue reading Trust inheritance provision to help your beneficiaries buy a home
The IRS just announced these eight tax benefits for parents: Your children may help you qualify for valuable tax benefits, such as certain credits and deductions. If you are a parent, here are eight benefits you shouldn’t miss when filing taxes this year. 1. Dependents. In most cases, you can claim a child as a dependent … Continue reading Eight Tax Benefits for Parents
Back-to-School Tips for Students and Parents Paying College Expenses From the IRS Whether you’re a recent high school graduate going to college for the first time or a returning student, it will soon be time to head to campus, and payment deadlines for tuition and other fees are not far behind. The IRS offers some … Continue reading Back-to-School Tips for Students and Parents for Paying College Expenses