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There are good reasons why Revocable Trusts have become one of the primary mechanisms for estate planning. Some people incorrectly assume they don’t need a Trust because they think a Will is enough, or they’ve been told a Trust is only for very wealthy people, or they think they can do their own es
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An important rite of passage for young adults is taking responsibility for having their personal income tax returns prepared and filed. It can be confusing for young adults to know if and when they are required to file, and what they are required to file. A good tax preparer will explain the basics
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Dusting off your dad’s Will from the old safe deposit box after his death can lead to a lot of things, the biggest of which may be your newfound responsibilities as personal representative. Serving as personal representative for an estate is a big responsibility and should not be taken on lightly.
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What comes to mind when you think of a family cottage? Shared memories. Shared laughs. Beautiful, endless summers as a kid. Complete nightmare as an adult?
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Don’t let Wisconsin’s new Next-of-Kin Decision Making Act lull you into a false sense of security. Not only does it only apply in narrow circumstances, it could also give someone power over you who you would NEVER want to make health care decisions for you.
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The Lifetime Learning Credit and the American Opportunity Tax Credit have been around for years. Introduced in 1998 and 2009 respectively, they each offer beneficial tax breaks for education expenses related to obtaining higher education (including colleges, universities and trade schools).
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