My lawyer suggested I write a last letter to loved ones to go with my will. What kinds of things might I include? We often follow the lives of the rich, famous and infamous on television and social media, but rarely do we take time to record our own personal beliefs, significant memories, every day…
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My Mom’s power of attorney was prepared some years ago in another state. When I took a copy to her local bank it was refused. Among other things I was told it was outdated. Does Mom need to have a new one prepared?
It is always a good practice to have out-of-state legal documents reviewed when you establish a new domicile and it is not unusual for there to be problems with a...Read more -
Mistakes in Wills
Q. What mistakes should a person avoid when doing a will? A. I have chosen the five[i] following mistakes to avoid. NOT HAVING A WILL IN THE FIRST PLACE IS...Read more -
What is the annual gift tax exclusion and how is it different from charitable contributions?
Comedian Bill Cosby’s two main interests in life have been to entertain his fellowmen and a desire to teach them how to live. He is a devoted family man and...Read more
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