On behalf of Law Offices of Linda J. MacKay | Jul 1, 2020 | Estate Planning
How much stuff do you have sitting in your basement? How long has it been since you even looked around your attic? What’s hiding in the cupboards, curio cabinets and closets? All of it has to go somewhere when you die — and your children may not really want it....
On behalf of Law Offices of Linda J. MacKay | Jun 15, 2020 | Estate Planning
You want to start your estate plan, but you know that it might be complex. You’ve lived in the United States for several years, but you also have a home overseas. You need your estate plan to take care of taxation here and there, to make sure your assets are...
On behalf of Law Offices of Linda J. MacKay | Jun 11, 2020 | Estate Planning
When you are a parent who is creating an estate plan, one thing you need to include is a guardian for your child. In the case that you pass away unexpectedly and do not have a spouse or your child’s other parent to rely on, who would you want to take over your child’s...
On behalf of Law Offices of Linda J. MacKay | Jun 4, 2020 | Estate Planning
You’ve just booked a trip to Aruba to celebrate your 10th wedding anniversary. It is the first time you and your partner will have been away together without the kids in years. However, what happens if you never return? Chances are you will, but an accident can occur...
On behalf of Law Offices of Linda J. MacKay | May 19, 2020 | Estate Planning
Most people don’t consider estate planning a good time. They know it’s important to them and their family, but they do their best to avoid spending too much time on it. Once you create an estate plan, you’ll feel better about your circumstances and dealing with an...
On behalf of Law Offices of Linda J. MacKay | May 15, 2020 | Estate Planning
You have an estate plan, but that doesn’t mean that it’s going to be exactly what you want forever. Laws change, your family may change and you could find that your circumstances warrant changing your estate plan. Having an up-to-date estate plan is very important...
On behalf of Law Offices of Linda J. MacKay | May 14, 2020 | Estate Planning
Estate planning comes with a lot of benefits. First and foremost, you get to determine what happens to your assets, and at the most basic level, who gets them. However, you can also use it to decide who will make your medical decisions, reduce the tax burden on your...
On behalf of Law Offices of Linda J. MacKay | May 11, 2020 | Estate Planning
If you’re a creative sort who has amassed a significant body of work, you may wonder what happens to it all when you’re gone. This is where a will and a trust are really essential. Leaving your intellectual property to your heirs should be handled carefully so that...
On behalf of Law Offices of Linda J. MacKay | May 4, 2020 | Estate Planning
It is not uncommon for people to put off their estate planning until later in life. Unfortunately, tragedy does not wait for us to plan for our assets. Leaving your loved ones without a will or trust may cause them serious headaches as the process is likelier to be...
On behalf of Law Offices of Linda J. MacKay | Apr 27, 2020 | Estate Planning
There is no specific guidance to say how often you should review your estate plan, but there are some trigger points in your life that may signify that it’s time to at least read over what your estate plan includes. It’s important to note that you may not need to make...
