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Do You Need Estate Planning if You Are NOT Rich in Ann Arbor? Yes You Do!

The current commotion in Washington regarding the fiscal cliff (and the estate and gift taxes) may not particularly interest you. However, while these discussions generally only affect the extremely wealthy, don’t be deceived. You still need an est… Read More
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Another Celebrity Will Contested: Lessons for All

One could only imagine what George Jefferson — the wise-cracking character who was “movin’ on up” on the 1970′s TV hit, The Jeffersons — would have said about this predicament.  The body of actor Sherman Hemsley, who played George Je… Read More
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Trust Solutions for Blended Families in Ann Arbor

Numerous studies show a senior widower is much less likely to stay single than his female counterpart… [and that] often leaves the question of how the father can protect the children’s inheritance if there is a second wife in the picture. In that… Read More
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Should You Give Your Large Gifts Now or Later in Ann Arbor?

One advantage of this year’s large gift tax exclusion and low tax rate is that they match the estate tax parameters—you don’t have to die to take advantage of the bargain basement prices for passing on your wealth.     The estate… Read More
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The Highlights of 2012 in Ann Arbor

Regrettably, you did not win the $587.5 million Powerball lottery. And, although you survived the Mayan apocalypse, this is no time to relax. We have segued right over the “fiscal cliff” and into the new economic reality zone.     … Read More
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The Highlights of 2012 in Ann Arbor

Regrettably, you did not win the $587.5 million Powerball lottery. And, although you survived the Mayan apocalypse, this is no time to relax. We have segued right over the “fiscal cliff” and into the new economic reality zone.     This… Read More
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Do You Need Estate Planning if You Are NOT Rich in Ann Arbor? Yes You Do!

The current commotion in Washington regarding the fiscal cliff (and the estate and gift taxes) may not particularly interest you. However, while these discussions generally only affect the extremely wealthy, don’t be deceived. You still need an est… Read More
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Maximize Your Hiring Potential – Resume Enhancement in Ann Arbor

Older workers come to the table with experience, maturity and dedication… But older workers who do wind up unemployed often struggle to recover.      As the dawn of a new year approaches, many companies will begin to re-evaluate… Read More
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The Fiscal Cliff & Your Health in Ann Arbor

If President Barack Obama and Congress cannot reach an agreement on the fiscalcliff…it would likely send the country back into recession…and ultimately, itcould hurt your physical and emotional health.      Financial health an… Read More
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Planning for Retirement Starts at Home in Ann Arbor

An AARP survey found that more than 80 percent of us want tostay in our homes as we grow old. And as boomers go, so goes the remodelingindustry.     These days, preparing for retirement doesn’t just mean stabilizingyour finances, pre… Read More
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