The first step of forming your estate plan involves one thing: getting started. You may be avoiding it because you feel overwhelmed. But like any big project, you have to start somewhere. In the end, you’ll have a thorough, complete estate plan that will protect your interests, follow your wishes, … [Read more...] about What Information Do You Need To Begin Forming An Estate Plan?
Do Charitable Trusts Pay Capital Gains Taxes?
One of the most popular options for estate planning in Illinois is a charitable trust, where an individual donates and transfers valuable assets to a charity to “hold” until the owner’s passing. You still “own” your property as an appointed trustee, or you can appoint someone else to do it. … [Read more...] about Do Charitable Trusts Pay Capital Gains Taxes?