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Important Victory for Salinger Heirs

Important Victory for Salinger Heirs

A Tennessee court’s decision to transfer a lawsuit filed against the Salinger Literary Trust to New Hampshire could be a major victory for the heirs

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2016 Estate and Gift Tax Exemptions

2016 Estate and Gift Tax Exemptions

The Internal Revenue Service has announced that 2016 will bring an increase to the estate and lifetime gift tax exemptions. The exemption limits for the

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Not Having Children Does Not Mean You Do Not Need an Estate Plan

Not Having Children Does Not Mean You Do Not Need an Estate Plan

If you do not have any children, you might not think that you need to bother with having an estate plan. However, having an estate

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Paying the Estate Tax

Paying the Estate Tax

One of the biggest headaches for executors of large estates is coming up with the cash to pay the estate tax. If the cash or

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Keeping Trusts a Secret

Keeping Trusts a Secret

Sometimes it might be beneficial for a trust beneficiary to not know the details of a trust or even know that the trust exists. Some

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Avoiding State Estate Taxes

Avoiding State Estate Taxes

The federal estate tax might grab headlines, but many states also have estate taxes that people need to be aware of when estate planning. The

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Tax Free Giving

Tax Free Giving

While many people would prefer to wait until after death to give an inheritance to their heirs, others might prefer to give while they are

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Taking Care of Your Pets after You’re Gone

Taking Care of Your Pets after You’re Gone

Four years ago, Pam Miller went to the home of a woman who was dying of cancer. The woman had lived a full life and

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The Main Enemy of Estate Planning: Procrastination!

The Main Enemy of Estate Planning: Procrastination!

Talking about death can be difficult for most people. However, one thing is certain: it is going to happen, and someone else is going to

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Live Like a College Student and Retire a Millionaire?

Live Like a College Student and Retire a Millionaire?

Retiring as a millionaire might seem like a lofty goal for millennials, but if having financial security in your future is important, it is a

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The Medicare Mess and How to Tackle it Next Year

The Medicare Mess and How to Tackle it Next Year

If the government doesn’t act soon, nearly one-third of Medicare beneficiaries will face a 50 percent increase in their Part B premiums for 2016, while

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What Kind of Life Insurance Do You Need?

What Kind of Life Insurance Do You Need?

Life insurance is not an easy decision. When is the last time you thought about your policy? Do you have the right kind? The right

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