In this episode of the Power of Planning podcast, Attorney Vanessa J. Skinner spotlights two types of irrevocable trusts used for estate tax avoidance purposes that are especially popular given the impending sunset of the current historically high estate tax exemption amounts. In particular, she discusses the advantages and disadvantages of the spousal lifetime access … Read more
Due in large part to the #FreeBritney movement, guardianships have been in the news a lot in recent years. In this month’s episode of the Power of Planning podcast, Attorney Vanessa J. Skinner welcomes Orange County Circuit Court Judge Leticia Marques to further shine a spotlight on guardianships and discuss the process in Florida, including … Read more
If you are like most Americans, you have worked hard for many years and scrimped and saved to accumulate a certain level of wealth. Attorney Vanessa J. Skinner explains why asset protection planning is an integral part of any estate planning discussion and outlines different techniques that can be considered to protect your nest egg … Read more