Ivy Altman

Is Writing Your Own Will the Best Option?

It’s the classic movie scene:  Three people are trapped underground with little hope for a…

Gifting Prior to Death

Gifting to your heirs before you die has a huge tax savings for you, and…

What Happens to Inherited Wealth Upon Marriage

All newlyweds hope for “happily ever after.”  Unfortunately, for almost half of Americans who wed,…

Pre-planning for Sudden Death

Why do people avoid estate planning?  A recent study found that some estate holders believe…