Durfee Law Group What do I need to know before starting my Estate Plan? Estate Planning is a vital step in protecting your family's future. We can lay out your assets and arrange them to benefit you and your beneficiaries after your passing. Depending on your current hold... Basic Documents Coordination Estate Planning Last Will & Testament
Durfee Law Group Equity Strip Exposed How To Strip Out Equity The so-called "equity strip" is sometimes promoted as an asset protect device. It is most often used with real estate. However, it can be used with nearly any asset. While an e... Asset Protection Business Planning Coordination Estate Planning Professionals Trusts
Durfee Law Group Why Is Probate Necessary? Mandatory Litigation Probate is almost never voluntary. It is compelled. Why is probate necessary? When a person dies, it has been a nasty habit of humanity from the dawn of time for people to show up... Coordination Estate Planning Last Will & Testament Probate & Estate Administration Trusts
Durfee Law Group Charitable Remainder Trust What is aCharitable Remainder Trust? A Charitable Remainder Trust ('CRT") is a type of "split interest" gift. It is an irrevocable trust through which you split part to keep for yourself and part to g... Asset Protection Charitable Planning Coordination Estate Planning Tax Planning Trusts
Durfee Law Group Donor Advised Fund Family Foundation What is a Donor Advised Fund? A Donor Advised Fund (or "DAF") is the quickest, easiest, and most cost effective way for anyone to establish a charitable Family Foundation. Among other benefits, it ena... Charitable Planning Coordination Estate Planning Professionals Tax Planning
Durfee Law Group Family Councils: The Prosperity Key The Durfee Family Council in this sketch could have beenbased on actual Family Councils my family has held. Its charts, tripods, business agenda, candid performance reviews, bad news delivery, weird h... Asset Protection Basic Documents Coordination Estate Planning Last Will & Testament
Durfee Law Group Wealth Transfer Strategies Financial advisors should have a working knowledge of estate planning to know when their clients should be talking to a law firm to get their estate plan set up. Estate planning is a critical componen... Business Planning Estate Planning Professionals Tax Basics Tax Planning