NOW THAT I’VE FILED MY TAXES, HOW LONG DO I HAVE TO KEEP THESE RECORDS?

The general rule is that you should keep records to support your tax return as long as the tax year is open. My advice is to keep most income tax records for six years after you file the return. The ...
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BE CAREFUL WHERE YOU SHOP FOR LEGAL ADVICE

The old adage that you get what you pay for came to mind recently. A widow posted a question on social media about how to recover her husband’s vehicle from impound when her name wasn’t on the title. Many people ...
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Choices When Making an Estate Plan: Part Four

This article concludes a four-part series on the choices you need to make to complete a comprehensive estate plan. For those who would like to read it as one document, the website includes all of this information in a white ...
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Choices When Making an Estate Plan: Part Three

This article continues a four-part series on the choices you must make to complete a comprehensive estate plan. For those, who want to read ahead, the website includes all of this information in a white paper. Previous articles addressed planning for ...
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Choices When Making an Estate Plan: Part Two

This article continues a four-part series on the choices you must make to complete a comprehensive estate plan. For those, who can’t wait that long, the website includes all of this information in a white paper. The previous article addressed ...
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Choices When Making an Estate Plan: Part One

This article begins a four-part series on the choices you must make to complete a comprehensive estate plan. For those, who can’t wait that long, the website includes all of this information in a white paper. The first stage of ...
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A HISTORY OF SWEETHEART WILLS

The simplest form of will for a married couple basically says: “I give, devise, and bequeath everything I own to my beloved spouse if my spouse survives me. If my spouse does not survive me, I … .” Estate planning ...
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Do I have to go through full probate?

Many clients and potential clients call after the death of a loved one and ask if a full probate administration is necessary. The answer depends on how the loved one owned his or her assets. Some general rules follow:
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Organize Your Stuff

All of the commercials tell us that the New Year is the time to get organized. It’s also the time to get in shape but that’s a topic for someone else’s blog. Here are some tips for getting organized.
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A Time for Family

Regardless of religious beliefs, the end of the calendar year marks a time for family get-togethers and plans for the future. This week’s blog will detour from the normal fare of technical estate and trust law and look at the ...
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