How to Pick the Right Executor of My Will?
May 9, 2019
I want to name a new executor. Who could I name as a backup?
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Select the Right Designated Beneficiary, Otherwise, Your Ex Will be Delighted
May 8, 2019
You may be surprised at how easy it is to make an expensive mistake with your beneficiary designations.
A Business Succession Plan is Needed in The Internet Age?
May 7, 2019
Many business owners build their businesses hoping that they will continue to generate income for their heirs, after they pass away. However, businesses often die or lose significant value when the owner dies.
With Title to Real Estate, Some Common Mistakes
May 6, 2019
Unlike personal property, real property–such as real estate or automobiles–is titled to convey ownership.
Social Security Scams Keep Going
May 3, 2019
The Social Security scam is circulating once again, and officials want to stop it from claiming more victims.
Passing the Family Vacation Home to the Next Generation?
May 2, 2019
Before gifting a holiday property, an individual or couple (who can gift up to $22.8 million against their lifetime estate-tax exclusion through 2025), should find out whether their children want it.
Why Should I Start a Roth IRA Now?
May 1, 2019
When it’s several decades away, you might categorize saving for retirement as a back-burner concern.
Why a Probate Lawyer Sees Problems with Do-It-Yourself Wills
April 29, 2019
These documents could save money but can lay estate planning traps.
Income Taxes to file for a Deceased Person
April 24, 2019
Do I file 2018 tax returns for my father? He passed away in October 2018.
Five Myths about Powers of Attorney
April 23, 2019
While most of us have heard of a power of attorney, many have misconceptions about them.
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