District of Columbia Estate Planning Lawyers

Frequently Asked Questions

• What Is The Difference Between A Will And A Trust?
  A Will and a Trust serve different purposes. Most people don`t have either one. A Will and a Trust are similar in the effect that both let you designate exactly how you want your assets and other … more
• What Is An Estate Tax?
  The Estate Tax is a tax on the value of your property transfered to your hiers upon your death.  The federal government allows every person to give away, either through lifetime gifts or upon … more
• What Is An Advance Directive?
  A written document that tells what a person wants or does not want if he/she in the future cannot make his/her wishes known regarding medical treatment.

Legal Articles

• When to Update Your Will
  A will is an important estate planning document that describes how your property should be distributed after you pass away. Most people put a lot of thought into creating their will. They consider providing for their family, naming guardians for their children and supporting various charities, for example. They properly execute their wills and make sure that they are put in safe … more
• Estate Taxes: How to Legally Minimize Your Obligation
  People often say that there two things that unavoidable in life: death and taxes.  So, to some it seems unfair when the two coincide and estate taxes are required to be paid on the assets that remain at the time of their death. The estate tax rate is 45%, or almost one half of the assets left in your estate.  Accordingly, many people are interested in learning how to minimize … more

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