Friday, October 30, 2009 Press Coverage of Estate Planning This Week (October 30, 2009)Ashlea Ebeling of Forbes.com writes about how to lend money to your children in ways that satisfy IRS requirements. See How to Arrange a Loan Between Family Members (Oct. 29, 2009).
Deborah L. Jacobs of the New York Times writes about no contest clauses in wills and trusts, which provide that if a person contests a will or trust in court and loses, they do not receive an inheritance. Standards for applying these clauses, and whether to use them, are discussed in this article. See Clauses Aimed at Keeping the Heirs Quiet (Oct. 29, 2009).
Sandra Block of USA Today writes about common misperceptions regarding wills, such as the myth that if you have a will, your estate will avoid probate. See 5 Myths About Wills and What You Should Really Do (Oct. 23, 2009).
Philip Moeller of U.S. News & World Report writes that the economic turmoil has resulted in an increase in litigation regarding estate planning and intra-family relations. He offers some advice on lessening the chances your estate plan will be contested. See 8 Tips to Avoid Nasty Estate Surprises (Oct. 23, 2009).
Kelly Greene of the Wall Street Journal discusses inheriting a Roth IRA, both the benefits and how to title the account correctly. See The Gift That Keeps on Giving: A Roth IRA (Oct. 24, 2009). |