Ever tried to order a pizza from a menu with a choice of 1,000 toppings? Arugula, hot peppers and black squid ink crust. Wait, what was I thinking? That could never be a good choice. However, fear of making bad choices or estate planning mistakes is common….
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What’s the difference between a good, bad, or ugly estate plan? Your answer may differ if you are the person creating the disastrous estate plan or a victim of poor planning. If you are a victim of bad estate planning you have a different perspective. You could…
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How you will be charged can be based on these three factors: 1. Experience – expect specialists to charge more. They may identify issues quickly and in the long run, effectively save you time and money. 2. Complexity – more time is needed if you own a…
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“Life does not cease to be funny when people die any more than it ceases to be serious when people laugh.” – George Bernard Shaw The other day I was having a drink with my tennis doubles partners, Sam & Dave. We had finished a hard-fought match….
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Here they are. Don’t worry, I will give you the antidotes in future posts: 1. Thinking about death It may be frightening, but it’s inevitable. So why wait? 2. Taxes Income, estate, and probate taxes…need I say more? You do not have too pay too much. 3….
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When was the last time you looked at your power of attorney documents? Can you find the original signed documents? These legal documents give the person you designate as your attorney the power to handle your property. But beware of these new rules if you own real…
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If you cruise the Web looking for legal information about wills or estates, beware! Information you find about estate planning or about an estate executor’s duties may not apply to you. There are different estate laws in each jurisdiction. When it comes to wills and estates, a…
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