February 8, 2021 •
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When making a will and testament, it’s important to follow the rules in your state to ensure the will is valid. One of those rules centers on the requirements for witnesses.
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Can an owner of a timeshare will the timeshare back to the timeshare corporation and does the corporation have to accept it?
Read MoreJanuary 28, 2021 •
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A letter of last instruction is a document that outlines funeral planning processes and arrangements. A letter of last instruction should not be confused with a will or testament, which is a legal document that expresses an individual’s wishes on how and to whom their estate should be transferred after their death.
Read MoreJanuary 27, 2021 •
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Unfortunately, only about a third of U.S. adults had an advance directive in recent years, according to one research analysis.
Read MoreJanuary 20, 2021 •
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Powers of attorney come in different forms, each suited for a specific purpose. They serve as useful tools in any estate-planning effort.
Read MoreJanuary 11, 2021 •
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A growing number of seniors are facing challenges to achieving financial security in retirement. From rising healthcare costs to the economic turmoil caused by Covid-19, financial stressors are leading even those who thought they saved enough for retirement to look for ways to bolster their income and savings.
Read MoreDecember 24, 2020 •
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With the prospect of a Biden administration potentially raising tax rates and cutting estate tax exclusion amounts in half, some well-off taxpayers may be looking for a way to ease their burden, even while contributing to their favorite charities. A donor-advised fund may well be that opportunity.
Read MoreDecember 23, 2020 •
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A recent court order could give up to 15,000 Vietnam veterans previously denied disability benefits, an average of $28,000 in backdated payouts, but federal officials could still yet try to appeal the ruling in coming weeks.
Read MoreDecember 21, 2020 •
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IRAs are a great way to save for retirement, but what happens if you contribute to a Roth IRA and your income is too high? Or you contribute more than you're allowed to a Roth or traditional IRA?
Read MoreDecember 3, 2020 •
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As a business person you may have seen the term "durable power of attorney" in several situations. Power of attorney is a strange term because it's not immediately clear what powers an attorney for the business may have.
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