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How should you handle business succession planning?

Delaware business owners like you dedicate time, money and effort to your business. You build it from the ground up. You nurture and care for it. You put your heart and soul into it. So what do you do when it is time to pass on the torch?  Business succession planning...

Why should you have a will?

You may not think that you need a will, especially if you are younger, just starting a family or at the beginning of your career. You would not be alone—70% of Americans do not have a will in place. However, a will can be an essential tool at any stage of your life....

Planning to avoid federal estate taxes

As you focus your attention on your estate planning, one alarming aspect soon arises: there is the possibility that much of the hard-earned assets you hope to pass on to your heirs in Camden will have to go towards settling your estate's liabilities. Even if you leave...

Divorce after 50 and your estate plan

Many divorces that happen today involve spouses who are in their 50s, 60s or even older. These divorces may happen in remarriages or in first marriages. Regardless of how many times a person has been married, their divorce may send shockwaves through the extended...

Making an estate plan for a second marriage

Getting married after a previous divorce or the death of a spouse can be an event that provides a breath of fresh air and feeling of great hope to people. It is important, however, for people in this position to not overlook some of the important logistics involved in...

Three things small business owners should consider while estate planning

You may think about the future of your assets from time to time. That is, you might consider who will inherit your personal properties like your home and financial assets. But what about your business assets? Surely you cannot just lump those together with your...

Considering a special needs trust during estate planning

As the parent of a special-needs child, you naturally want to know they will be cared for even after you are gone. There are a few facts you need to be aware of, though, during estate planning with an attorney when your child has special needs. How you set you set up...

Which kind of living trust is best suited to your needs?

If the time has come for you to think about estate planning, you may wonder if setting up a trust is a good idea, and if so, what kind?  There are different kinds of trusts designed to fulfill different needs. Living trusts are among the most common, and you can...

Modifying an estate plan due to a beneficiary’s behavior

People make changes to their estate plans for a host of reasons, such as divorce and a death in the family. However, some decide to modify their estate plan as a result of a beneficiary's behavior. There are many ways in which a beneficiary's behavior can prompt their...

3 individuals who may benefit from a special needs trust

Like all your relatives, your family members with special needs play an important role in your life. While you recognize the limitations that his or her disabilities entail, you want your loved one to have a long, healthy and happy life. Of course, financial support...

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