by law_ewoxi5 | Mar 10, 2013 | Estate Planning News, News
For those that don’t know, Downton Abbey is a television show about an aristocratic British family in the early 20th century that has taken American audiences by storm. And interestingly (for me, at least) many of the show’s most gripping plot twists are...
by law_ewoxi5 | Mar 5, 2013 | Estate Planning News, News
2013 saw the introduction of a number of new rules and services implemented by the Social Security Administration that affect a majority of American workers and retirees: No More Paper checks. Starting March 1, benefit recipients will no longer receive paper Social...
by law_ewoxi5 | Feb 25, 2013 | Estate Planning News, News
Estate Planning Tip #1: Do not wait until the divorce is final. Contrary to popular belief, you do not have to wait until your divorce is final to update your estate planning documents. If your divorce is likely to drag on for months or even years, you can still...
by law_ewoxi5 | Feb 25, 2013 | Estate Planning News, News
Many people in 2012 put their estate planning on hold while lawmakers made decisions about the future of the estate and gift tax. Now that Congress has given us clarity and clouds have lifted, there is simply no reason for anyone to delay implementing these five...
by law_ewoxi5 | Feb 18, 2013 | Estate Planning News, News
Planning for a long and prosperous retirement these days is no longer just about money; because of the recession, boomers are needing to reboot their retirement plans. Here are some tips to help get you on the right track again: 1. Get healthy. Exercise more, eat...
by law_ewoxi5 | Feb 12, 2013 | Estate Planning News, News
While the fiscal cliff tax deal passed by Congress in January 2013 targeted primarily higher wage earners, Social Security payroll tax went from 4.2% to 6.2%, and every American worker is feeling the effects. According to the Tax Policy Center, the average employee...
