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  1. Why a Durable Power of Attorney is "Durable" and Why It's Great for Estate Planning

    by Larry Stratton - 2007-01-20
    English common law understood that agents were sometimes needed in business and commerce. The president of Ford Motor Company, obviously, cannot be everywhere. He needs agents to conduct business. ...

  2. Why Everyone Needs At Least a Living Trust

    by Michael Potter, J.D. - 2007-01-05
    There is one thing we all share in common: our days on this planet will come to an end - probably by surprise. That is about as basic a 'common denominator' as you can possibly get. To protect our...

  3. What is Values-Based Wealth Planning

    by Michael Potter, J.D. - 2007-01-05
    Between the years 1980 and 2030 it is estimated that the largest transfer of wealth from one generation to the next in the world's history will take place when approximately $41 Trillion dollars is tr...

  4. Children, Guardianships and Wills: Estate Planning for Young Families

    by Larry Stratton - 2007-01-05
    Consider this scenario: Both you and your spouse are young with two small children. You don't make much; in fact, you might be just scraping by.You might have a small savings account -- very small. ...

  5. Selecting Trustees and Executors - Some Considerations and Ideas

    by Larry Stratton - 2007-01-05
    Selecting an executor or trustee is often the last consideration when preparing an estate plan. When planning out a will or trust, it seems so much more important and interesting to decide how the pr...

  6. Getting the Right Inheritance - Estate Planning Through a Family Limited Partnership

    by Shalom Issenberg - 2006-12-19
    A Family Limited Partnership (FLP) is a powerful tool that you can use in estate planning. An FLP can protect you from outlandish lawsuits, liability claims that are false in nature and general litiga...

  7. Asset Protection - Why Do You Need It

    by Susan Chen - 2006-12-04
    By the time people reach their forties, many have a growing family and responsibilities. Many already own a house and quite a few other valuable assets. This is the phase of life where they focus on t...