States With the Best Tax Rates for Retirees

Benjamin LongInheritance, Taxes

Estate and Inheritance Taxes “The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act raised the federal estate tax exemption considerably. Before the tax reform law, it was $5.49 …

Should Inherited Money Be Equally Split Between Family Members

Benjamin LongInheritance, Probate

Unequal Inheritances: A Source of Conflict Among Family Members “When you’re planning to divide your estate unequally, explain the reasons to your heirs, and remember: …

Two Words Could Undo Your Entire Estate Plan

Benjamin LongBeneficiaries, Estate Planning, Inheritance

The Importance of Accurate Estate Planning “’Per stirpes’ vs. ‘per capita.’ Making the wrong choice could cause an estate planning disaster.” No one relishes the …

Can I Disinherit Anyone I Want?

Benjamin LongDisinheritance, Estate Planning, Inheritance

Benjamin E. Long Founding Attorney – Estate Planning and Probate Law at Schlagel Long, LLC, Olathe, KS As a leading attorney specializing in estate planning …

Preparing Children for Inheritances in the Future

Benjamin LongCharity, Guardians, Inheritance, Wealth Management

Laying the Foundation for Inheritance Success “By discussing finances with your children early and often, you can set them—and future generations—up for success, when it’s …

Picasso’s Sole Heir Continues To Sell Artwork

Benjamin LongEstate Planning, Inheritance

Picasso’s Complicated Legacy and Family Drama “When the Spanish painter Pablo Picasso died of a heart attack on April 8, 1973, he left behind not …

Five Top Reasons To Add Beneficiaries to Investment Accounts

Benjamin LongBeneficiaries, Estate Planning, Inheritance, IRA, Probate

The Importance of Adding Beneficiaries to Investment Accounts “Losing a loved one isn’t just an emotional burden—it also carries an administrative load. There are flower …

Update Will at These 12 Times in Your Life

Benjamin LongBeneficiaries, Disinheritance, Executor, Guardians, Inheritance, Trusts, Wills

When to Update Your Will: 12 Life Events to Consider “It is also important to realize that it isn’t merely ‘why’ you are updating your …

Tapping an Inherited IRA?

Benjamin LongBeneficiaries, Estate Planning Attorney, Inheritance, IRA, RMDs

Understanding Inherited IRA Rules and Regulations “When a loved one dies, any leftover IRA funds they had, goes to whomever they labeled as beneficiaries. If …

Top 10 Reasons To Get Going on an Estate Plan

Benjamin LongAssets, Estate Planning, HIPAA Authorization, Inheritance, Minor Children, Wills

Importance of Estate Planning “It took my husband Mike’s heart attack to force us to recognize the need for having an estate plan. It was …