Traditional or Orthodox views of Jewish estate planning require young Jewish families to contemplate how they wish to address religious issues in their financial and estate plans. There are several Judaism branches, including Conservative, Reform, and Reconstructionist. Interpreting the following…
Transferring assets legally and efficiently to a trust or heirs requires estate planning techniques. Jewish families have unique factors to consider when transferring wealth and assets to future generations. This article highlights important aspects of creating a Jewish estate plan.…
The Torah’s rules have a predominantly male order of inheritance, and Jewish men who wish to leave assets to their wives and daughters must create an estate plan that goes beyond a last will and testament. The problem stems from…
Planning for your future, as well as the future of your spouse and children, is an essential aspect of everyone’s life, regardless of their religious or cultural background. If you’re a Jewish man seeking to ensure the well-being of your…
The new federal and state laws are requiring a more dynamic approach to estate planning in order to efficiently manage and disperse a person’s estate. These laws affect estate planning tax, trust, and charitable strategies, and the higher your net…
It might seem cost-effective to do your own estate planning. However, it can be costly in the end, both financially and in terms of family well-being. Estate planning involves important decisions about how your assets will be distributed after you…
Those who have pets understand how much joy and comfort they provide. Since you love them, you give them the best life you can. But what if you were suddenly unable to care for them? Who would care for your…
Incapacity due to trauma or disease is something nobody wants to think about. People experience this every day, unfortunately. With this knowledge, many people like to prepare in advance for the kind of treatment they want in the event of…
It is one of life’s most emotionally taxing events to lose a close relative. Additionally, there is the stress of handling the estate and affairs of the deceased person. This part can be especially overwhelming. The process of proving to a…