Last Saturday, my husband, Hammad, and I went hiking deep in the Grand Canyon. There was an excessive heat warning in effect. We were cautioned that the body cannot cool itself or replenish its water or salt in those conditions, which can exacerbate … [Read more...] about I Didn’t Know What I Was Missing Until I Discovered It
Legacy Planning
How Can Loved Ones Access Your Apple Devices When You Die? Is the New Digital Legacy Service the Answer?
Apple recently introduced its new Digital Legacy service. While Google, Facebook, and others have had policies in place for a few years to address what happens when a user passes away, Apple previously provided no recourse to grieving loved ones who … [Read more...] about How Can Loved Ones Access Your Apple Devices When You Die? Is the New Digital Legacy Service the Answer?
Donor Advised Funds: Too Good to Be True?
There’s a way to make a charitable gift and yet be able to influence where it goes and how it’s invested. This can be very handy if you want to time your charitable giving for income tax reasons. Read on to learn more. … [Read more...] about Donor Advised Funds: Too Good to Be True?
Proactive Planning Can Prevent an Estate Contest
If you are going to make estate planning decisions that will upset one of your children or someone else that is expecting an inheritance, an estate contest should be anticipated. Fortunately, there are steps you can take in advance to prevent a … [Read more...] about Proactive Planning Can Prevent an Estate Contest
What Is the 2021 Gift Tax Exclusion?
Many people have concerns about the taxes that can enter the picture when an estate is being administered. The good news is that the laws are actually quite favorable. You do not have to report an inheritance that you receive through the terms of a … [Read more...] about What Is the 2021 Gift Tax Exclusion?
