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GuardianshipLegal Practical Advice for Fiduciaries Practical Advice for Fiduciaries Serving as an Agent Under a Durable Power of Attorney or…Rachel Barlow03.03.25
Estate PlanningTax Planning Understanding the Changes in Federal Gift and Estate Tax Exemptions for 2025 The federal gift and estate tax exemptions, along with annual exclusion amounts, are key considerations…Rachel Barlow01.09.25
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Estate PlanningUncategorized Protect Your College-Bound Child: The Importance of Advance Directives for Your Adult Child College Prep Checklist: Don’t forget advance directives for your adult child It’s that time of…Marguerite Mills09.03.24
Estate PlanningNews Why Estate Planning Matters: Insights from Caring.com’s 2024 Wills Survey In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it's easy to overlook estate planning. However,…The Diamond Law Firm08.07.24
Tax Planning New Planning Opportunity for 529 Plans: Future Rollovers to Roth IRA Beginning in 2024, recent legislation (known as SECURE Act 2.0) will allow the beneficiary of…Rachel Barlow10.23.23
Estate PlanningTax Planning Sharing is Caring: How a Married Couple Can Save Estate Taxes With Portability Some duos were just made for each other – Simon and Garfunkel, Batman and Robin,…Rachel Barlow08.25.23