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Estate Planning Mistakes to Avoid

From time to time, it’s good to review why having a complete, up-to-date estate plan is so important.
12/21/22 • by: The Law Office of John A. Laine, P.C.
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How Charitable Giving Benefits the Giver

With a charitable tax deduction, you can donate to a good cause and cut your tax bill at the same time.
12/21/22 • by: The Law Office of John A. Laine, P.C.
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What Documents are Needed in an Emergency?

If you knock time and money off the excuse list, you can take care of some important estate-planning tasks.
12/15/22 • by: The Law Office of John A. Laine, P.C.
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Do Unified Credit Gift Tax Exclusions Work?

Gift taxes and estate taxes are only applied if your bequeathed assets exceed a certain dollar amount. Here’s a look at what the unified tax credit is, how it relates to gift or estate taxes and who this credit impacts.
12/15/22 • by: The Law Office of John A. Laine, P.C.
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Aging in Place: Know the tools and resources available to you

Most of us would like to live and age in our current homes. More than 3 in 4 people — 77 percent — agree with the statement, “I’d really like to remain in my community for as long as possible,” according to AARP’s “Home and Community Preferences Survey”.   Unfortunately, as we age declining health and finances […]
12/13/22 • by: The Law Office of John A. Laine, P.C.
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How to Transfer Business to the Next Generation

Failing to properly plan for disability, death, or the ultimate transition of a family business can lead to disastrous financial consequences for both the business and the family.
12/09/22 • by: The Law Office of John A. Laine, P.C.
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Can You Prevent Will from Being Contested?

From contentious relatives to scam artists, wills are not immune to the threat of a contest. If you have an inkling such a fight could be in your estate’s future, here are some ways to limit the risk.
12/09/22 • by: The Law Office of John A. Laine, P.C.
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Can I Protect My Elderly Parents?

As the American population of seniors continues to expand, the need for intentional estate planning becomes more urgent, especially for the children of aging parents.
12/02/22 • by: The Law Office of John A. Laine, P.C.
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Can You Prevent Family Fights over Inheritance?

In early 2022, Bloomberg News reported that Americans can expect to inherit $72.6 trillion over the next quarter century—more than twice as much as a decade ago. With so much potential generational wealth on the line, there is always a risk that it will become the subject of a dispute.
12/02/22 • by: The Law Office of John A. Laine, P.C.
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Top Five Estate Planning Mistakes

Overlooking an important step or making a blunder can derail all your careful planning, leaving your heirs and beneficiaries with a headache-inducing challenge.
12/02/22 • by: The Law Office of John A. Laine, P.C.
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