Yvonne Novak

Requiring a prenuptial agreement before your spouse remarries can provide peace of mind and protect your spouse, your... Read More

Retirement assets may be a very large part of a person’s estate at death. It’s important to consider... Read More

Only 44% of Americans have even a simple Will. We procrastinate for several reasons. Learn those reasons and... Read More

Beneficiary designations can be a simple way to pass assets at death. While beneficiary designations avoid probate, they... Read More

An estate plan considers not just to whom assets should go, but also how. Each beneficiary is unique... Read More

One of the most important considerations in an estate plan is incapacity planning. This article describes how an... Read More

Trusts are useful vehicles both during life and after death. This article examines how trusts are income taxed.... Read More

IRAs are complex assets to handle in an estate plan. There are tax issues during life and after... Read More

Blog Author: Stephen C. Hartnett, J.D., LL.M. (Tax), Director of Education, American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys, Inc.... Read More

Welcome to our new website blog. Please check back in a few days for a new blog. Thank... Read More