estate planning
estate planning
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by Rocco Beatrice - 2007-02-10
A CONTRACT is defined from the Latin word contractus. An agreement between two or more parties, especially one that is written and enforceable by "law." To enter into by contract; establish or sett...
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by Larry Stratton - 2007-02-23
Anna Nicole Smith is a prime example of a fact: It's often later than you think. In her case, she probably did not realize that she would not live to the age of 40. She probably did not attach great ...
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by Digital Nomad - 2007-03-01
Often when you hear the words, "Tax Haven" and "Offshore Banking" people immediately think of fraud, money laundering, illicit drug trafficking, and with recent world events, acts of terrorism.Alth...
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by Clay Cotton - 2007-03-12
"Know Thyself and Thy Situation" is a financial planning rule that applies to accounting for financial events that you absolutely know are going to happen and events that have a probability of happeni...
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by Jeffery Voudrie - 2007-03-19
Many people have the mistaken impression that their Last Will and Testament determines what happens to their possessions when they die. As John, a reader in Maryville, TN learned, that's not necessari...
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by Jeffery Voudrie - 2007-03-20
Few topics confuse investors more than figuring out what estate-related documents they need. Living Wills, Living Trusts, and Powers of Attorney are just a few of the terms that most find hard to defi...
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by Jeffery Voudrie - 2007-03-20
Many readers of this column take me up on my offer for free financial advice. 'Mr. K' from Michigan, like many, wondered about taxes owed on his mother's house. Chances are you will deal with the same...
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by Jeffery Voudrie - 2007-03-23
Nobody likes to pay taxes. If done incorrectly, though, the way you inherit an asset can result in you needlessly paying tens of thousands of dollars in taxes. Knowing some simple rules will reduce yo...
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by Jeffery Voudrie - 2007-03-28
Q. Jeff, I want to ask your opinion regarding Health Savings Accounts. On April 1st, the company I work for is changing our current Blue Cross health insurance to Guardian Insurance set up as a HRA. I...
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by A Sawyer - 2007-03-30
You are never too old or too young to become a landlord and you do not need tons of money either.Investing in real estate is an excellent way to create wealth by using Other People's Money. You will b...