John Hartog explains Common Estate Planning Mistakes & How to Avoid Them

If one becomes incapacitated and does not have the right legal documents in place, no one can legally make health care and financial decisions for that person. What can you do to avoid this scenario?

The internet has brought many advances to our lives. The world wide web, emails, blogs, cloud computing, social media and other online accounts are a common way to communicate with family and friends, manage finances or operate a business.

The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act became law on December 22, 2017, with most provisions becoming effective on January 1, 2018. Some provisions are permanent, while others expire. Most significant for gift and estate tax purposes is the temporary doubling of several exemptions.