Category Archives: Estate Planning
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When ABC Action News’ I-Team began investigating guardian Patricia Johnson, what they found was startling. Only once in five straight days did Johnson briefly visit an assisted living facility to check on one of her 50 wards. Johnson, who is appointed to make financial and care decisions for her wards, has a fiduciary duty to… Read More »
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Most people know that when they die, their estates go through a process called probate. But few people actually know what the probate process entails. Understanding this process is beneficial for everyone because it can help you determine what steps to take to protect your estate, such as writing a will or creating a living… Read More »
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One of the key worries for many people is how estate taxes will affect their assets and beneficiaries after death. Most people don’t want their hard-earned assets to go to their state government instead of to their loved ones, but many state residents have no choice. Despite the new federal estate tax exemption, which is… Read More »