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A Spouse’s Death Can Have These Tax Consequences When Selling Your Property
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June 27, 2022

A Spouse’s Death Can Have These Tax Consequences When Selling Your Property

In many cases, a spouse’s death becomes a deciding factor whether or when to sell your house. But before listing it on the market, here are some tax c...

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Things To Consider When Leaving Your Children Unequal Shares Of Your Estate
Estate Planning

June 27, 2022

Things To Consider When Leaving Your Children Unequal Shares Of Your Estate

Not all inheritances your children will receive from your estate have to be equal because, let’s face it, equal isn’t always fair. While it is natural...

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5 Rights That Trust Beneficiaries Have
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May 23, 2022

5 Rights That Trust Beneficiaries Have

As trust beneficiaries, you may feel that you are at the mercy of the trustee, but depending on the type of trust, beneficiaries may have rights to en...

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Why Small Business Owners Need an Estate Plan
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May 16, 2022

Why Small Business Owners Need an Estate Plan

Running a small business can keep you busy, but it should not keep you from creating an estate plan. Not having a plan in place can cause problems for...

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Can My Family Inherit My Season Tickets?
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May 9, 2022

Can My Family Inherit My Season Tickets?

Sports fans with season tickets may want their families to enjoy the tickets after they are gone, but passing on these tickets may not be simple. Gett...

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Using a Roth IRA as an Estate Planning Tool
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May 3, 2022

Using a Roth IRA as an Estate Planning Tool

A Roth IRA does not have to be used as just a retirement plan; it can also be a way to transfer assets tax-free to the next generation as an Estate Pl...

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When to Avoid Naming a Trust as Beneficiary of Your Retirement Plan
Estate Planning

April 15, 2022

When to Avoid Naming a Trust as Beneficiary of Your Retirement Plan

Naming a trust as beneficiary of your retirement plan can be a good idea in some circumstances, but it can be dangerous if you are worried about credi...

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How Long Does an Executor’s Job Take?
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April 5, 2022

How Long Does an Executor’s Job Take?

The executor's job of an estate can be a time-consuming job, depending on the size and complexity of the estate. While a simple estate can take a few ...

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If You Don’t Want an IRA Distribution, You Can Donate It to Charity
Estate Planning

April 5, 2022

If You Don’t Want an IRA Distribution, You Can Donate It to Charity

Not everyone wants to take the required minimum distributions from their retirement accounts right away. If you don’t want your IRA distribution, one ...

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