by Alexandria Kincaid | Sep 28, 2013 | Estate Planning
Estate planning for farmers and ranchers poses unique challenges. The family farm is a personal legacy, which has often been in the family for generations. Emotional attachments to the farm are strong. According to the USDA, approximately 96% of the 2.2...
by Alexandria Kincaid | Jul 31, 2013 | Estate Planning
The disposition of online accounts when the account creator (account user) dies is becoming a hotly debated topic between next of kin and the tech industry. Â Most people are not aware that many internet company service agreements prohibit access to their...
by Alexandria Kincaid | Jun 17, 2013 | Estate Planning
With the number of online and do-it-yourself (DIY) legal providers continuing to grow, some of individuals may be wondering if they could do their estate planning themselves. The advertising is seductive: attorneys use similar forms, the cost is significantly less...
by Alexandria Kincaid | Jun 10, 2013 | Estate Planning
Whether you are rich or poor, it is imperative that you name your trusted health care and financial agent. If you do not, and you are later deemed incapacitated (ie you are no longer able to make your own health care decisions or manage your own financial...
by Alexandria Kincaid | May 30, 2013 | Estate Planning
Before any trip, most of us create a “to-do list” of things we have put off and want to take care of before we leave. Here is a checklist of estate planning things to do before you take your next trip. Taking care of these will help you travel with peace...
by Alexandria Kincaid | Feb 12, 2013 | Estate Planning
The recent tax legislation dealing with the “fiscal cliff” included significant revisions to the estate tax law that will affect estate planning for the foreseeable future. These revisions include:The federal gift, estate and generation-skipping transfer...