Estate Planning
Tax Breaks for Landlords
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 ushered in many new tax breaks that may benefit owners of residential real estate.
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Identity Theft - Not Just an Issue for the Living
Identity theft is the last thing a grieving family should have to worry about after the loss of a loved one. Unfortunately, identity thieves have increasingly targeted the identities of deceased people, using their names and other identifying information to get credit cards, apply for loans, collect refunds based on fraudulent tax returns, and even obtain “proof” of U.S. citizenship.
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Top Estate Planning Myths
Estate planning can be a very difficult process. While it’s not brain surgery, making the decision to move forward with the planning requires us to face the fact that we will not live forever.
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Estate Planning Awareness Week
57% of adults in the United States have not prepared any estate planning documents such as a will or trust despite the fact that 76% viewed them as important. Many of the respondents said this was due to procrastination, but...
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Funeral Planning: Remembrance & Services Memorandum
No one enjoys thinking about their own funeral, but making those arrangements in advance yourself may be one of the most thoughtful acts you can do for your loved ones. More and more people are including funeral planning as part...
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