While all estate plans are supposed to take care of a person’s final affairs, the way in which that is achieved depends on the type of instrument used to protect and distribute the assets in question. For instance, many people choose to create living trusts, which allow individuals to hold their own property in trust, […]
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In December 2017, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), which represented the most significant federal tax code overhaul in the last 30 years, was signed into law. The changes instituted by the TCJA affect both individual taxpayers and businesses in a number of different ways, primarily by reducing individual income tax rates, doubling the […]
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Even when a testator takes reasonable steps to ensure his/her will is valid under state law, that person’s estate could still be contested in probate court. Contesting an estate is a complicated matter, which involves sensitive and complex legal issues. Making even a minor mistake can have costly consequences. If you find yourself grappling with […]
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Losing a loved one can be emotionally, mentally and physically draining. However, death can also raise a number of legal complications for a family, especially if the deceased did not create a will prior to his/her passing. No family should have to grapple with this strain, while also grieving the loss of a loved one. […]
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