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On Behalf of Goldman, Monaghan, Thakkar & Bettin, P.A. | Sep 28, 2021 | Estate Planning
If you are in debt when you pass away, one of the things that might happen is that those creditors could go after your estate for the money that they’re owed. A good estate plan will take steps to make sure that your heirs are protected against these creditors staking...
On Behalf of Goldman, Monaghan, Thakkar & Bettin, P.A. | Aug 24, 2021 | Estate Planning
As you work on your estate plan, one of the most important things to do is to look into how you can preserve your assets. You have a number of options that will help you do so. Some include sending your life insurance into a trust, setting up an irrevocable trust...
On Behalf of Goldman, Monaghan, Thakkar & Bettin, P.A. | Jun 24, 2021 | Business Formation & Planning
Succession plans are detailed documents created by those in executive, ownership or managerial business positions. As someone with a high degree of business responsibilities, you need to make sure the business can continue to operate if anything happens to you. ...
On Behalf of Goldman, Monaghan, Thakkar & Bettin, P.A. | Jun 24, 2021 | Estate Planning
Most people think that estate planning just involves making a last will. Some people see the value in a living will that protects them if they become medically incapacitated. Far fewer people understand how valuable asset protection planning is. Often a part of...
On Behalf of Goldman, Monaghan, Thakkar & Bettin, P.A. | Jun 23, 2021 | Probate & Estate Administration
As the executor of an estate, you have to handle a lot of responsibilities for someone else. You need to reach out to all of their creditors and distribute their assets out to their family members. You also have an obligation to file their last tax return and...
On Behalf of Goldman, Monaghan, Thakkar & Bettin, P.A. | May 5, 2021 | Estate Planning
You may feel like your estate plan is fairly private, and you may not want to share it with anyone. That’s fine. It is private if you’d like it to be, and no one has to give you their advice or input regarding your decisions. You have the final say. That said, there...
On Behalf of Goldman, Monaghan, Thakkar & Bettin, P.A. | Apr 28, 2021 | Wills & Trusts
One of the reasons why testators sit down to draft a will is to minimize the chances of their loved ones fighting over their estate once they pass away. Estate planning sometimes doesn't have the desired result, however, especially when there are questions about the...
On Behalf of Goldman, Monaghan, Thakkar & Bettin, P.A. | Apr 27, 2021 | Probate & Estate Administration
Dying without a will puts your family in a difficult position. It now has to go through probate, which means going to court during a stressful time in your loved ones’ lives. It also means spending more money on court and legal support, and it means that there could...
On Behalf of Goldman, Monaghan, Thakkar & Bettin, P.A. | Apr 20, 2021 | Wills & Trusts
Parents raising a child with special needs often have more expected of them. Their child will usually require more attention on a daily basis and ongoing support for longer than other children. It is not uncommon for adults with special needs to remain financially...
On Behalf of Goldman, Monaghan, Thakkar & Bettin, P.A. | Apr 13, 2021 | Estate Planning
Taking the time to create an estate plan can help the people you love have financial protection if something tragic happens. However, it can be a big mistake to presume that your estate planning needs just disappear after you create your initial estate plan or create...
