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Will There Be An Inheritance? Many Are Doubtful in Ann Arbor
September 30th, 2013
In the survey, conducted by Interest.com, a financial planning site, just 27 percent of respondents age 18 to 59 said they expect to receive an inheritance from their parents or other family. Even those who believe there will be something left o…
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Medicare And “Marketplace Plans” - What's The Deal?
September 27th, 2013
Federal officials are eager to get the word out that seniors and disabled individuals enrolled in Medicare Part A — which covers hospitalization and limited nursing home care and is free for most beneficiaries – do not need to…
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2013 Capital Gains Tax: Beware Of The Bite
September 26th, 2013
Check out these strategies to bypass capital gains altogether or at least lessen the bite. Unless you've been paying close attention to capital gains and your expected 2013 tax, then you may not realize a potentially large "bite" until…
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Prevent Vacation Home Inheritance Quarrels in Ann Arbor
September 25th, 2013
Growing numbers of families – as older parents move into their 80s and 90s – are finding themselves grappling with the transfer of second homes. If you have a family vacation home, have you considered what will happen to the property after you ar…
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In-Home Vs. Institutional Care in Ann Arbor
September 24th, 2013
Nine out of 10 Americans say they want to grow old at home and keep living in their communities as long as possible, according to AARP. Eventually requiring some form of care is just a fact of aging. But proper planning in advance can give you more o…
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IRS Dissects Trusts with Pass-Through Entities in Ann Arbor
September 23rd, 2013
So make sure the trustee is one of the officers of the company, which in a family business is pretty likely anyway, and you are all set right? Not so fast according to the IRS’ Associate Area Counsel who authored TAM 201317010. Trusts can acc…
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Prenups: Another Wedding “To-Do” Before the Big Day?
September 20th, 2013
…In general, I highly recommend that couples negotiate the financial terms of their marriage and each partner’s role before saying their vows. If you keep up on celebrity gossip as it relates to those high-profile marriages and divorces, you ofte…
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Business Succession 101: Think Like A Royal in Ann Arbor
September 19th, 2013
There any many reasons why patriarchs and matriarchs often have great difficulty letting go of the power and ownership of the family business. These may include (as with Queen Elizabeth) a fierce sense of duty, intense popularity, deep familiarity wi…
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Retiring Abroad? Stay Informed On FATCA
September 18th, 2013
A U.S. tax crackdown is coming for foreign retirement plans. While many retirees choose to spend their golden years close to home, others are opting to spend their retirement abroad in a foreign country. Unfortunately, a “foreign” retirement may…
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Inheritance Planning For Heirs
September 17th, 2013
Take steps to ensure that the money you inherit will last and help you meet your major financial objectives. Inheritance planning involves several tough decisions for the "giver" in the equation. Who shall get an inheritance? How much shoul…
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