November 22, 2019
From One State to Another
A recent trip got me thinking about what happens when something goes wrong in another jurisdiction. So let's say you're all up to date with New Hampshire powers...
Food for Thought
June 5, 2019
What to Do with Those Documents
**This time around I'm going to assume you've fully executed all those planning documents I harp on - you have, right? - and talk instead about what to do with...
April 24, 2019
It's Never Too Early to Plan Ahead by Phil Runyon
It's Never Too Early to Plan Ahead It occurred to me that most of what I say in these pieces is directed toward my contemporaries rather than our children and g...
February 28, 2019
Gist and Estate Taxes Untangled by Phil Runyon
Gift and Estate Taxes Untangled This time I want to shed some sunlight on how gift and estate taxes work. I spend a lot of time dispelling rumors about them tha...
July 31, 2018
Know Your Family Responsibilities by Phil Runyon
Know Your Family Responsibilities This time I thought you might like to know a little about what you're getting into when you sign a hospital or nursing home fo...
March 15, 2018
A Modest Proposal by Phil Runyon
A Modest Proposal Many of you have already taken the suggestion to convey your assets to revocable trusts to help your family avoid the winter (spring, summer a...
October 12, 2017
LTC and TLC Considerations by Phil Runyon
LTC and TLC Considerations It turns out that most people aren't as worried about climate change or whether Twitter will go to 280 characters as they are about s...
July 11, 2017
EnABLEd Accounts by Phil Runyon
EnABLEd Accounts We've probably all at least heard about so-called "special needs trusts", even if we've never met one in person. They're intended to provide su...
October 31, 2016
Ask the Right Questions by Phil Runyon
Ask the Right Questions Most of us won't ever run for public office, but that doesn't mean we don't engage in important public service. I venture to say that ev...
June 10, 2016
The Conversation by Phil Runyon
The Conversation I hope your good weather activities are off to a fast start - and that all your hiking and biking are making estate planning less urgent, shall...
March 2, 2016
Peering Over the Horizon by Phil Runyon
Peering Over the Horizon My wife and I were just in Cuba and spent much of the trip admiring those beautiful '50's cars of our youth. However, with no seat belt...
January 25, 2016
Another Planning Resolution by Phil Runyon
Another Planning Resolution In addition to resolving to being nicer people this year, let's also resolve to keep our planning documents in good order - and let'...
Not legal advice
A note about Food for Thought
Food for Thought offers general educational commentary only and is not legal advice. Reading a post, using the glossary, or following links on this section of the site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Please contact Runyon Law Office PLLC if you would like advice about your own situation.