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What Exactly Does an Executor Do?
Understanding the Executor’s Role in Estate Planning “Whether you’re planning ahead for your own heirs or have been asked to serve as executor for someone …
How Does a Spendthrift Trust Protect Heirs From Themselves?
Protecting Heirs with Spendthrift Trusts “What steps can be put into place to ensure an adult child, who makes poor decisions, will be secure after …
Estate Planning Basics for Difficult Times
The Importance of Estate Planning During the Pandemic “With all these anxieties and unknowns weighing on your mind, it might feel like there’s suddenly a …
Understanding GRATs in Estate Planning
Grantor Retained Annuity Trusts (GRATs) in Estate Planning “Simultaneously, T&E practitioners are well aware of the primary risk posed by a GRAT; namely, the mortality …
Alzheimer’s, Dementia and Other Brain Diseases Require Special Estate Planning Steps
Benjamin E. Long: Specializing in Estate Planning for Brain Disease Conditions Professional Overview: Benjamin E. Long is a distinguished attorney at Schlagel Long, LLC, focusing …
Steps To Take When a Loved One Dies
Navigating Estate Management After a Loved One’s Death “When a member of your family dies, you could be left to pick up the financial pieces. …
What Is a Testamentary Trust and Do You Need One?
Understanding Testamentary Trusts and Their Benefits “Utilization of a testamentary trust for the surviving spouse is an excellent idea, whether the survivor is the husband …
How Does Planning for a Special Needs Child Work?
The Importance of Strategic Funding for Special Needs Trusts“When parents start the planning process for a child with special needs, they usually work under the …
When Should You Have ‘the Talk’ With Your Kids?
The Importance of Discussing Estate Planning with Your Children “An immature or troubled child could try to misuse your money or goad you into handing …
Elder Abuse Continues as a Billion-dollar Problem
Benjamin E. Long: Attorney Focused on Elder Financial Abuse Prevention and Estate Planning As a founding attorney at Schlagel Long, LLC, based in Olathe, Kansas, …