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Retirement Plan and IRA Updates
March 3rd, 2010
Required Minimum Distributions resume in 2010 – Although Congress suspended the requirement that Required Minimum Distributions (RMD) be made in 2009 as a result of the economy, it does not appear that Congress will continue this benefit for 2010 a…
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The Congress Created Estate Planning Dilemma
January 20th, 2010
Once again, our friends in Washington D.C., in their infinite wisdom, have created a real mess by not acting in a timely manner. Most experts felt that Congress would act before the end of 2009 to deal with the Federal Estate Tax law and expiring tax…
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Guardianships
November 5th, 2009
If you are in a position to be a guardian of another person, it is important to understand what you are getting into. While it is a huge responsibility, it can be extremely rewarding knowing that you are helping someone who can not help themselves. U…
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August is Make-a-Will Month
August 27th, 2009
Do you and your family have appropriate estate plans? A will or revocable living trust are the cornerstones on which family members and loved ones build financial security after your death. Additionally, Durable Powers of Attorney and Patient Advocat…
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Majority of Adults Do Not Have a Last Will and Testament
April 16th, 2009
Do you have a will? If your answer was no, you’re not alone. According to a 2007 survey by Harris Interactive, 55 percent of all adult Americans do not have a will. The survey found that most adults who do not have any of the basic estate plann…
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Tax Update - Extension of Michigan Real Estate Transfer Tax
February 10th, 2009
The Michigan real estate transfer tax (“MRETT”) has been extended to contracts for the transfer or acquisition of an outstanding interest in an entity if the real property owned by that entity is 90% or more of the entity’s fair market value. H…
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Majority of American Adults Do Not Have Wills
June 16th, 2008
Do you have a will? If your answer was no, you’re not alone. According to a 2007 survey by Harris Interactive, 55 percent of all adult Americans do not have a will. The survey found that most American adults who do not have any of the basic est…
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