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Date of Death Appraisal for "Step-Up" in Basis: Reasons a widow or widower should get a date of death appraisal on the home

A widow should consider getting a date of death appraisal with the probate referee to reset the basis for several important reasons: 1....

Who Will Care for Your Child When You Cannot? Naming a Guardian for Your Children

Being a parent entails the duty of looking after your underage child. This typically involves waking them up for school, ensuring they...

Are Pensions Treated the Same in Your Estate Plan as Other Retirement Accounts? Individual Retirement Plans and Pensions

The first private pension plan in the United States was established in the late 1800s. Through 1980, nearly 40 percent of Americans were...

5 Essential Legal Documents You Need for Disability and Incapacity Planning

Comprehensive estate planning involves more than just planning for your legacy after your death, avoiding probate, and reducing taxes....

Navigating the Nest: The Impact of Boomerang Kids Living at Home on Estate Planning and Property Titles

Today more young adults are living at home with their parents than at any time since the 1940s. While there are many different opinions...

What Can I Not Do as Trustmaker and Trustee of a Revocable Living Trust?

Wills and living trusts are two of the most fundamental estate planning documents. While both accomplish the same primary objective in an...

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