Posts in September, 2015

Sep 15 What Documents Do You Need to Find After a Loved One Dies?

After a loved one dies, you need to gather the important documents that are necessary to settle their final affairs. While the ...

Sep 15 Three Estate Planning Mistakes Farmers and Ranchers Make and How to Avoid Them

Farming or ranching is more than a means of livelihood – it is about preserving a legacy and unique way of life. Unfortunately, ...

Sep 15 Surprise! You Can’t Easily Disinherit Your Spouse in the U.S.

Believe it or not, in the U.S. it isn’t easy to disinherit your spouse. But the same is not true for other family members – ...

Sep 15 IRS Announcement: Estate Tax Closing Letters Will Now Only Be Issued Upon Request

Due to the increased volume of federal estate tax return filings in order to make the “portability election,” the IRS has ...

Sep 15 Aging.gov: A New Resource for Older Americans and Their Families

More than 10,000 people turn 65 in the U.S. every day according to Aging.gov (http://www.hhs.gov/aging/), a new website recently ...

Sep 15 The Shocking Truth About Asset Protection Planning

Some view asset protection planning with a skeptical eye. They believe there is a moral obligation to pay one’s debts. They think ...