December 2011 - Page 2 of 2 - Edward Olkovich Law

Executor Income Tax Duties

As the legal representative for an estate, executors must do 5 things: 1. File all required tax returns for the deceased. These returns could be personal or for the deceased’s business. Multiple tax returns can sometimes be filed to save the estate money. 2. Hire a tax…
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10 Reasons to Make Changes to Your Will

If you have a will, here are some reasons to update it: 1. You divorce, separate or cohabit with a new partner. 2. Children are born, adopted or you need new guardians. 3. You now have grandchildren or stepchildren. 4. A person named in your will becomes…
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What Are the Three Estate Planning Documents You Need?

Your Estate Plan has a variety of tools, including these three documents: 1) Will to name executors to distribute your property. 2) Power of Attorney for your financial affairs. 3) Power of Attorney for health-care decisions. You may be nervous about dealing with lawyers and professionals. But…
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Month: December 2011

Executor Income Tax Duties

10 Reasons to Make Changes to Your Will

What Are the Three Estate Planning Documents You Need?