Posted on Sun Nov 6, 2016, on Life Insurance
Our “Ask a Question” mailbag addresses the question, how much life insurance should I have?
“I recently had a baby, and it is time to buy some life insurance. But, I feel like I am being sold rather than advised. How much life insurance should I have? Lastly, is there a general rule about how much life insurance I should have as part of my estate plan?”
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Posted on Thu Nov 3, 2016, on Revocable Trusts and Living Trusts
From Our “Ask a Question” mailbag: “After being diagnosed with early-stage Alzheimer’s, I have been thinking about forming a Revocable Trust. Who pays the income tax on a Revocable Trust?”
A Revocable Living Trust can be a reliable tool in helping you manage your assets while suffering from Alzheimer’s. But, you should plan carefully and implement checks and balances.
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Posted on Mon Oct 10, 2016, on Probate and Estate Administration
From Our “Ask a Question” mailbag: “I have a contract to purchase my neighbor’s land. Before I could complete the process, he died. Now the family refuses to open the estate and sign the deed over to me. Is there a method for enforcing a land contract against a deceased owner?
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Posted on Mon Oct 10, 2016, on Estate Planning
New Jersey Democrats and Republicans arrived at a deal this last week. Though not everyone is happy, making deals is what gets legislation done and an increase is such deals would be appreciated.
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Posted on Mon Oct 10, 2016, on Trusts
From Our “Ask a Question” mailbag: Can I leave my watch collection to my son in Trust? “Over the years I have put together an extensive watch collection. My wife and I recently had a son, and I wish to leave him the collection. Can I leave him the collection in Trust? Can a Trust protect an inheritance?”
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Posted on Mon Oct 3, 2016, on Special Needs Trust
From Our “Ask a Question” mailbag: “Can I form a Special Needs Trust during my lifetime? I would like to put some money aside for my Special Needs son now. But I don’t want to disqualify him from his Medicaid.”
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Posted on Mon Sep 26, 2016, on Special Needs Trust
From Our “Ask a Question” mailbag: “At my son’s death, can I decide who receives any remaining money in the Special Needs Trust? I want to set up a Special Needs Trust for my son in my Will. But, when he dies, can my daughter receive what money remains?”
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Posted on Sun Sep 11, 2016, on Estate Litigation
From Our “Ask a Question” mailbag: “My mother died in Montgomery County, PA, and set up a trust for me in her will. The Trust pays out now that I am 40. I recently found out the trustee failed to pay the Trust’s income taxes for ten years. How do I prove that he committed a breach of fiduciary duty? Can I make him pay the interest and penalty?”
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Posted on Fri Sep 9, 2016, on Directed Trust
From Our “Ask a Question” mailbag: The Directed Trustee maybe the answer to your problem!
“I am considering setting up an Irrevocable Trust to hold assets for my children. But, I want my current wealth manager investing the trust property. Unfortunately, if I pick a corporate trustee, they will use their money manager. How do I force the corporate trustee to use my financial advisor?”
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Posted on Fri Sep 9, 2016, on Probate and Estate Administration
From Our “Ask a Question” mailbag: “My father died recently in Burlington County, New Jersey. The executor told me that my dad set up a Trust Under Will for me. What is a Trust Under Will?”
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Peter Klenk is the founding member of Klenk Law, a seven attorney boutique estate planning law firm. We serve clients in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Minnesota and Florida. Peter Klenk received his Masters in Taxation LL.M. from NYU Law School and his J.D. from the University of Minnesota Law School. He served his country in the Navy JAGC during Desert Storm. Easy to talk to, feel free to call Peter for an appointment. We will make the process as easy as possible!
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