Estates and Trusts

Estate Planning After Divorce: Don’t Forget to Protect Your Assets!

Jul 21 2021
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Your divorce is over. Your marital property has been divided, and you know what assets are yours. You are exhausted yet relieved that the process is finally over. It’s time to relax and recover, right?    Estate planning after divorce is often neglected. It is so easy to become wrapped up in the emotion of the process …

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Healthcare Power of Attorney MUST Be on Your College Checklist

Jul 12 2021
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Are Powers of Attorney on Your College Checklist? As one of the many families getting ready to send a child off to college in the next few weeks, you and your son or daughter likely have a long list of …

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A Look into the History of Pride and (Tax) Prejudice

Jun 30 2021
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While taxes might not be the first topic that comes to mind when someone mentions Pride Month, taxes were exactly the issue at hand when the Supreme Court held that federal level discrimination against same-sex spouses violated the Due Process …

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What Happens if I Die Without a Will?

Jun 10 2021
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Most people intend to have a will in place when they die, but many never get around to drafting one and eventually pass with no formal estate plan in place. If you die without a will, the intestacy laws of …

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How Much Can I Gift? A Guide to Gifting and Taxes

May 06 2021
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Are you planning to give a special gift to a deserving graduate? Are you curious about the tax consequences of that gift? The Internal Revenue Service provides regulations regarding the definition of a gift, how much one person may gift, …

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10 Reasons To Update Your Estate Plan

Mar 11 2021
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If you have never created an estate plan, it is absolutely something to strongly consider. An estate plan provides protection for your assets and gives you a say in how your assets transfer at the time of your passing. Passing …

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Non-Traditional Families Should Have an Estate Plan – Here’s Why

Jan 22 2021
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Regardless Of Your Family Structure – Estate Planning Ensures Everyone Can Inherit According To Your Wishes Families come in all shapes and sizes, and regardless of your family structure, your loved ones can and should be provided for in the …

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Why You Are Not Too Young, Poor, Or Healthy For Estate Planning

Nov 12 2020
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5 Reasons To Create An Estate Plan — Regardless Of Your Age, Health, or Wealth You’re not too ____ for an estate plan. Fill in the blank. Many young people, including young professionals and young families, believe that they are too …

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Charles Hadad Will Instruct National Webinar on Estate Planning

Oct 22 2020
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Charles Hadad Will Instruct HalfMoon Education Estate Planning Webinar Charles Hadad will teach fundamentals of estate planning, retirement asset planning, and business succession planning strategies as part of a continuing education program for attorneys, accountants, and financial planners offered by …

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Relocating to Florida | Understanding Estate Taxes On Your Property

Oct 12 2020
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Tax Issues When You Own Real Property in Florida and Pennsylvania If you live in Florida and own real property in Pennsylvania or another state, or are looking to change your domicile to Florida but wish to retain a residence …

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