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Around the Web: Understanding the Taxation of Security Benefits
Social Security is a truly wonderful program that distributes nearly 64 million benefit checks to more than 15 million retired workers. These monthly payments also
Around the Web: How to Choose the Right Executor for your Estate
Taking care of loved one’s assets and debts while also grieving their passing is not an easy task. When it is time for you to
The Do-Over: Your Guide to Estate Planning in a Second Marriage
Among people 35 and over, the majority of people who get divorced go on to remarry. The numbers are also growing: 57% of people aged 35 to
Around the Web – Beneficiary Designations that Can Cause Issues
There are many different issues to take into account while making your estate plan, specifically when it comes to beneficiary designations. This article by Forbes
A Legal Guide to Long-Term Care Planning
According to the Longtermcare.gov the average cost of a nursing home is $6,844 per month for a semi-private room $7,698 per month for a private room. Many elderly
Around the Web: Dos and Don’ts of Estate Planning
Talking about you or your loved ones’ inevitable passing can be uncomfortable, but it is necessary in planning your estate. It is very important to
Pledging Donations with Donor Advised Funds
You know what they say — giving is better than receiving. That might be why donor advised funds, or DAFs, rocketed past $100 billion for the first
Around the Web: Estate Planning for the Average Person
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act law created sweeping changes to the income tax system in 2018, but it also impacted federal estate and gift
7 Things Financial Advisors Want You to Know About Giving to Charity
It is interesting to note that fewer Americans are giving to charity, yet the dollar amount is at an all-time high. According to the Giving USA
Client Testimonial – Jeff Annis
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