by Knee Law | Sep 22, 2023 | Estate Planning
Talking about death can be difficult for anyone, but if you have a family member with an intellectual disability, that conversation may be even more difficult. However, estate planning is even more critical for family members with developmental disabilities....
by Knee Law | Aug 24, 2023 | Estate Law, Estate Planning
Estate planning gives you the opportunity to determine what will happen to your assets when you die. While only 34% of Americans have made an estate plan, you can use these documents to make sure that your business continues to be steered in the right direction after...
by Knee Law | Jul 29, 2023 | Estate Planning
Why You Need to Consider Mental Health in Estate Planning An estimated 19.9% of Americans hold a diagnosis of a behavioral or mental health issue at any time. Mental illness affects people of all ages and from all walks of life. If one of your heirs has a mental or...
by Knee Law | Jul 27, 2023 | Estate Planning
Why Physicians Need to Create an Estate Plan Over the average career of a physician in the United States, a practicing doctor can expect to earn at least $6.5 million. Many physicians earn much more, and they may also accumulate assets that heirs may disagree about...
by Knee Law | Jul 27, 2023 | Estate Law, Estate Planning
Being named as an executor of an estate carries with it several responsibilities. Over 44% of executors experienced family conflict or were aware of one during their time as an executor. It’s a serious issue if you suspect that an executor of your family’s...
by Knee Law | Apr 30, 2023 | Estate Law, Estate Planning
For the most part, grantors are required to give up all control of gifted assets. This has many people so afraid of estate tax inclusion that they are completely repelled from this option, but the 529 plan provides the single exception to the rule. Section 529 of the...