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1) Love & money: protecting yourself from angry exes, wacky relatives, con artists, and inner demons
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It is no secret that we are living in an increasingly litigious society. What may come as a surprise, though, is that we are far more likely to be involved in a costly legal dispute with a former loved one than we are with a stranger. In Love and Money, Ann-Margaret Carrozza will help you to easily understand and implement essential legal strategies to prevent you from doing legal battle with someone you once shared Thanksgiving dinner (or a pillow)...
3) Your living trust & estate plan: how to maximize your family's assets and protect your loved ones
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This revised fifth edition from estate-planning expert Harvey J. Platt details the most up-to-date strategies for using a living trust to create a flexible estate plan. Platt explains the latest tax laws, including the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012, the broadening of statutes for amending trusts, and the rule against perpetuities (RAP). Platt also addresses updates on many existing topics, including lifetime exemptions; the estate, gift, and...
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Whether many people realize it or not, a will is a vital necessity in making sure all assets and wishes are properly attended to after death. Many more people neglect it because it seems too complex and time consuming. Fortunately, with this guide in hand, you will have a comprehensive outlook on exactly what a will entails and what you need to do to prepare one. You will learn the basics of estate planning, starting with the outlining of your assets...
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"This expert, one-of-a-kind handbook shows you how to ensure that your inheritance instructions will be carried out the way you want them to be; protect your children's inheritance from creditors, ex-spouses, addictions, tax troubles, mismanagement, squandering, and other risks of loss; prevent family conflict that can arise when parents die and children divide the "family money"; leave more money to your children and grandchildren, and less to the...
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When anyone thinks about trust or wills, they think everything will go smoothly, no one will have a problem, and our closest relatives and loved ones will respect our wishes. STOP THOSE THOUGHTS!
This book is about what people do once money and greed take over. Some stories will amaze you, others will shock you, but all the stories will prevent you from misplacing your trust. At first you will think as you read that the stories are fake, but after...
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Powers of attorney are one of the most important legal documents you will ever sign. Every adult should have a power of attorney. Yet, many people ignored this fundamental legal step and might have no protection if they are ever disabled or are unavailable for travel or other reasons to act for themselves. They might subject themselves to the costs and trauma of a guardianship proceeding. Many who make the effort to obtain and sign a power of attorney...
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Quiet your mind, imagine the sound of heavy steel doors closing and locking behind you! The nightmare begins. Doc (Dr.Mary Sliwa), a respected physician, has been declared incompetent and stripped of her rights to do the most basic things. The freedom to come and go at will. The freedom to pick up the phone and call her friend Stella. The freedom to be Doc.
Come, journey with her, absorb the hurt of being isolated and the fear of living out your...
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Estate planning is one of those topics that comes to mind and quickly gets filed in the "important but not right now" mental file. The conversation can be overwhelming and complex making it even more unattractive.
We tell ourselves lies to validate our avoidance of the topic, such as: "I don't have anything." "I will be dead so what does it matter?" "My kids can fight it out." The reality is that we all have something to plan for and it's time to...
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Americans are experiencing the largest generational wealth transfer in history, while questioning their own mortality; now is the time for them to plan and protect their health, wealth and happiness in life through enlightened estate planning.
Trustworthy explores the evolution of an archaic system built on procrastination, confusion, fear and death into a modern one that focuses on autonomy, transparency and tranquility. To facilitate this shift,...
11) Le compte courant dans la vie des affaires: Aspects juridiques, fiscaux et comptables (Droit belge)
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Très usité dans la vie des affaires, et notamment dans les rapports entre un associé et sa société, le compte courant est une figure aux multiples facettes soulevant de nombreuses questions, tant en ce qui concerne sa nature juridique que ses implications fiscales ou encore comptables.
Au travers de l'expérience de praticiens, avocats, experts-comptables, conseillers juridiques et membres de l'administration fiscale, cet ouvrage propose d'éclaircir...
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Just like the construction of a building requires a well-designed blueprint, creating a successful estate plan requires a thorough exploration of your planning goals and needs. In this updated second edition of Secure Your Legacy, Certified Elder Law Attorney Richard J. Shapiro uses real world examples from his three decades of practicing law to provide the reader with a thorough understanding of key estate planning and elder law concepts including:
• How...
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Renting an apartment? Buying your first home? Thinking about a will? Legal Forms for Everyone is the ultimate self-help legal guide that will save you hours of research time and money in legal fees. Written by an experienced attorney, this book is complete with the most commonly needed, ready-to-use legal forms and precise instructions on how to use them. Also included is advice about when you should hire an attorney. You will also find handy checklists...
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Have you ever considered the advantages of creating a living trust? Avoiding probate through the use of living trusts is a well-known solution, but author Evan H. Farr takes this issue one step further. In Protecting Your Assets from Probate and Long-Term Care, Farr explains the need to consider both probate and the expenses of long-term care when you create a living trust.
A revocable living trust, the main tool used for protecting your assets from...
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Legal Forms for Everyone is the ultimate self-help legal guide that will save hours of research time and money in legal fees. Written by an experienced attorney, this book is complete with the most commonly needed, ready-to-use legal forms and precise instructions and checklists on how to use them, as well as advice about when you should hire an attorney. In addition, all the forms are online on a supplemental website to aid in customizing for individual...
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An Accessible Guide to Estate Planning
With Estate Planning (in Plain English)®, readers will learn to comprehend the legal jargon and navigate the complex rules involved in preparing one's estate. The authors provide clear information and cite actual cases to help readers approach the process with the confidence and knowledge they need to make the best decisions for their heirs. Chapters discuss important topics such as:
• Estate plans, wills,...
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Readers say it best: "Very informative", "saved me a lot of money and headaches!", "recommend it for everyone who has to plan estates for their elderly parents"
Living Trusts for Everyone is the best resource for setting up a living trust. Explaining in specific terms what benefits a trust will have, Ronald Farrington Sharp gives the tools necessary to set up a loved one's trust with no lawyers and no expense.
Wills benefit lawyers. Trusts benefit...
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This up-to-date, thorough, and authoritative guide clearly explains all of the complexities of planning and administering an estate. From wills, trusts, and powers of attorney to health-care directives and probate, everything you need to know is presented in an accessible, friendly style. This indispensable tool provides readers with:
• A step-by-step planning process
• In-depth coverage of Federal tax issues
• Helpful checklists
• Real-life...
19) Estate Planning and Administration: How to Maximize Assets, Minimize Taxes, and Protect Loved Ones
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The complexities of planning and administering an estate are clearly explained in this up-to-date and authoritative guide. This new edition covers the best techniques for transferring property through Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts, gifting programs, paying grandchildren's medical and tuition expenses, and more. From wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and health care directives to probate and administering an estate, it's all here in easy-to-read,...
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