Month: February 2012
Why Doctors Think Differently About Dying
A recent Wall Street Journal article reveals that doctors more often than others prepare living wills and that doctors more often than not avoid…
Special Needs Trust Planning
A Special Needs Trust is a trust that can supplement the needs of a special needs beneficiary while allowing the beneficiary to…
Should I transfer my home into my revocable trust?
As part of our planning and use of “revocable” or lifetime (“inter vivos”) trusts, I am often asked whether a residence should…
Is a living will enough protection?
Today many clients, having dealt with end of life situations with family members, may be aware that they are predisposed to certain…
NDAs: getting ready to sell your business
As our economy recovers, clients are returning to the possibility of selling their businesses. The first step in the process is agreeing…
“Christian” or “faith” preambles in your will
Your will is the last document usually associated with your life and legacy. Using a preamble to make a statement of your…
Getting it all together: business succession planning combined with estate planning
At DRC, we specialize in helping families combine comprehensive business planning with complete estate planning. Families need to proactively plan for the…
Paying for College
The decline in family wealth during the last few years has resulted in much uncertainty as to how families will pay for…
