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CNN reports that Lulu the border collie inherited a $5,000,000 fortune from her owner who passed away in Nashville, TN last year. At just 8 years old, this dog is set for life. This may seem like a head scratcher; how can a dog own property? The answer is a pet trust....
Estate planning is very much about life. It is a way to care for yourself while you are still living, and a way to provide for your loved ones who survive you. Two critical estate planning documents that you should have are a Last Will and Testament and a Power of...
While it is perhaps the grimmest of estate planning documents, the Appointment of Agent to Control Disposition of Remains (DOR) should not be left out of this discussion. The DOR is a document in which you appoint an agent to carry out your wishes regarding what...
You need a Living Will and Health Care Proxy if you want to maintain some control over your health care even after you become incapable of making health care decisions for yourself. A Living Will is a document in which you state your wishes regarding your health care;...
A Power of Attorney is not only an estate planning tool, it is also a life planning tool. It appoints an agent of your choice to manage your finances on your behalf while you are still living. There are two common scenarios in which you could need an agent to manage...
Whether you have modest means or exorbitant wealth, you most likely want to choose who will get your assets in the event of your death (and how). Perhaps you wish to provide for your loved ones or perhaps you want to leave your assets to a charity (or charities) you...
For owners of commercial properties, most operating expenses are fixed regardless of their financial circumstances; the exception is property taxes. Property owners in difficult financial circumstances can often successfully reduce their property taxes to cut...
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