Congress has just passed, and President Trump signed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act on December 22, 2017.
New Opportunities Under Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
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Special Needs Resident Registries
We are seeing more and more municipalities and/or police departments setting up new programs usually called a Special Needs Registry.
8 Signs Your Estate Plan May be Out of Date
Estate Plans, like computer programs, can become outdated. Learn what the eight signs are that can reveal if your Estate Plan is out of date.
College Student Emergency Planning
Here’s an issue many families overlook when children leave for college: That child, in the eyes of the law, is now an adult.
Value of Prince’s Estate Grows as Probate Looms
Just like David Bowie’s death taught us earlier this year, the unexpected demise of Prince provides a strong lesson in the importance of proper estate planning. (or the dangers of a lack of proper planning).
The IRS Took Half of Tony Soprano’s Estate: Don’t Fall into the Same Trap!
Actor and producer, James Gandolfini was famously known as the likeable mafia man Tony Soprano on the long running cable television series, The Sopranos.
How to Avoid Probate Costs
The bad news: probated estates are subject to a variety of costs from attorneys, executors, appraisers, accountants, courts, and state law. Depending on the probate’s complexity, and the size of the estate, fees can run into the tens of thousands of dollars.
Is There an Income Tax Time Bomb Lurking in Your Estate Plan?
As the federal estate tax exemption has ballooned from $1.5 million ten years ago to $5.43 million today, the need for estate tax planning by families has drastically decreased.
USING A PENNSYLVANIA POWER OF ATTORNEY FOR GIFTING
Recent changes to the law in Pennsylvania regarding Powers of Attorney allow agents under the power of attorney broader gifting power than under the previous law.
10 TIPS FOR FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS
Before diving into which neighborhood, or how many bedrooms you are looking for, determine what price range you can afford by speaking with a mortgage professional.
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