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The Lifetime QTIP Trust: A Strategic Estate Planning Move for Modern Couples

The Lifetime QTIP Trust: A Strategic Estate Planning Move for Modern Couples

by Matthew Murillo | Jun 26, 2025 | Estate Planning

For couples in second or later marriages—especially where one spouse brings significantly more wealth into the relationship—estate planning can be, well, delicate. You want to protect your assets, preserve harmony, and avoid triggering unnecessary taxes. The Lifetime...
Minimizing the “Voluntary” Estate Tax with Portability: What You Need to Know

Minimizing the “Voluntary” Estate Tax with Portability: What You Need to Know

by Matthew Murillo | Jun 21, 2025 | Estate Planning

You’ve worked hard to build wealth—but if you’re married and don’t plan ahead, the IRS could be one of your largest beneficiaries. The good news? Federal estate tax is often described as a “voluntary” tax—and we tend to agree. With proper strategy, most families can...
Think You Can Disinherit Your Spouse? Not So Fast.

Think You Can Disinherit Your Spouse? Not So Fast.

by Matthew Murillo | Jun 16, 2025 | Estate Planning

When it comes to estate planning, many people assume they can leave their assets to whomever they choose. And while that’s often true for distant relatives or even your own children—your spouse is a different story. In most U.S. states, you can’t simply disinherit...
Protecting Your Family When You and Your Spouse Work in the Same Business

Protecting Your Family When You and Your Spouse Work in the Same Business

by Matthew Murillo | Jun 12, 2025 | Estate Planning

Running a business with your spouse can be deeply rewarding—shared vision, shared success, and complete alignment. But when both your family life and your financial future are tied to the same business, thoughtful planning becomes non-negotiable. For entrepreneurial...
Your Divorce Decree: The First Step in Updating Your Estate Plan

Your Divorce Decree: The First Step in Updating Your Estate Plan

by Matthew Murillo | Jun 5, 2025 | Estate Planning

You’ve finalized your divorce. The decree is signed, the lawyers are done, and you’re finally ready to move forward. But before you close this chapter entirely, there’s one critical step left: revisiting your estate plan. Whether you previously created an estate...
Estate Planning Strategies to Protect Your Spouse

Estate Planning Strategies to Protect Your Spouse

by Matthew Murillo | Jun 1, 2025 | Estate Planning

Marriage brings many things: partnership, shared vision, and inevitably, shared responsibilities. As you build your life together, thoughtful estate planning becomes one of the most powerful ways you can continue protecting your spouse, no matter what the future...
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