by Christine | Sep 30, 2013 | Estate Planning, Inheritance |
In the survey, conducted by Interest.com, a financial planning site, just 27 percent of respondents age 18 to 59 said they expect to receive an inheritance from their parents or other family. Even those who believe there will be something left over for them...
by Christine | Sep 27, 2013 | Sale, Small Business |
All too often, an entrepreneur convinces himself no one will notice these issues and, once the sale is finalized, they all will be resolved. But as deals are negotiated between buyers and sellers, these top five truths surface over and over again. If you are a...
by Christine | Sep 26, 2013 | Capital Gains, Charity, Estate Law, Estate Planning, Tax Law |
Check out these strategies to bypass capital gains altogether or at least lessen the bite. Unless you've been paying close attention to capital gains and your expected 2013 tax, then you may not realize a potentially large "bite" until tax season. For...
by Christine | Sep 25, 2013 | Elder Law, Medicare |
Federal officials are eager to get the word out that seniors and disabled individuals enrolled in Medicare Part A — which covers hospitalization and limited nursing home care and is free for most beneficiaries – do not need to buy a marketplace...
by Christine | Sep 24, 2013 | Estate Planning, Trusts, Vacation Home |
Growing numbers of families – as older parents move into their 80s and 90s – are finding themselves grappling with the transfer of second homes. If you have a family vacation home, have you considered what will happen to the property after you are gone? While you are...