A provision in the tax reform bill signed into law this month will have a significant impact on alimony for couples whose divorces are finalized in 2019 and beyond. That's because alimony will no longer be tax deductible for those who pay it and can no longer be...
When you develop your estate plan, one of the most important decisions you'll need to make is who will be your executor or trustee. The term can vary based on the type of estate plan you have. However, this is the person who will help ensure that your wishes are...
An estate plan is a way for you to protect your interests in case of disability, incapacitation or death. However, there are certain things that could undermine your well-laid plans. A few simple and relatively common errors could actually cause problems and issues...
Many people choose to bequeath a significant amount, if not all, of their estate to charity. This is a popular choice for people who don't have any living heirs.However, even people with adult children often believe that they've done plenty to help them become...
Arizona Congressman Trent Franks has put surrogacy in the news lately after accusations that he tried unsuccessfully to convince two different female employees to carry a baby for his wife and him. Franks, who has announced that he'll resign from his seat in January,...
Our kids see, hear and feel more than most of us realize. When we're feeling sad, anxious or stressed-out, they notice. Many take those feelings on whether they -- or we -- realize it or not. Studies have shown that children with parents who are experiencing stress...
Some individuals may consider an estate plan one of the greatest gifts you could give your family. Allowing surviving loved ones to know your wishes in regards to property distribution, funeral arrangements and other related aspects that will need addressing after...
If you and your spouse decide to sell your home in the divorce and divide the profits, you likely will agree on the home's value based on what similar neighboring properties have sold for or are currently being listed at, as well as your realtor's advice. You likely...
You may have heard that courts look for the best interests of the child in divorce cases. But what does that really mean?In a lot of cases, it just means as little change as possible. The parents, not the child, chose to get divorced. It's a huge change for them, and...
Iincreasingly, single people are choosing to become parents through adoption. They may not have found someone they want to marry or perhaps don't want to marry. However, they want to be a parent.Being single is no longer a barrier to adoption for most agencies, as...
