by Christine | Apr 23, 2013 | FATCA, International Taxation, Retirement Abroad |
So how should Americans working abroad or with a financial life in two countries manage their finances? Traveling abroad can be exhilarating enough, but living abroad comes with a whole other level of excitement … and even some hitches if you aren’t careful. If you...
by Christine | Apr 22, 2013 | Elder Care, Estate Planning |
Even if a copy of your living will ends up at the hospital with you — that's hardly guaranteed — doctors routinely don't know how to interpret them. They may still leave friends and family confused about what you want. End-of-life decisions are...
by Christine | Apr 19, 2013 | ATRA 2012, Estate Law, Estate Tax, Gift Tax, Portability |
Although the new law has been hailed as a welcome relief from the old rules, it still can be deep water. Consider consulting a reliable estate-tax pro. With budget uncertainty over our heads, it’s nice to know there are some laws that are (supposedly) set in...
by Christine | Apr 18, 2013 | Asset Protection, Estate Planning, Prenuptial Agreement |
Most commonly, a prenup is drawn up to protect the spouse with greater separate assets from losing an unfair proportion of that wealth if the marriage should end. Spring brings about more than just Spring showers and May flowers. Don’t forget about those Spring...
by Christine | Apr 17, 2013 | Budget, Estate Planning, Individual Retirement Accounts (IRA), Retirement |
The proposal is being spun as a way to prevent wealthy private-equity executives from amassing huge IRAs—like Mitt Romney’s, once estimated to be worth as much as $100 million. But it would also curb the savings ability of self-employed professionals like doctors and...
