If something were to happen to you right this very moment, how easy or difficult would it be for your loved ones to step in and take care of your affairs – whether you were temporarily unable to handle your affairs or if you passed suddenly? Would they be able to find information as to […]
Whether you think about your home or your office (in office or remote office), do you have confidential or sensitive information out in the open? Easily accessible? If a visitor were to come near your work area, could information be breached? Do you have either professional or personal information easily accessible whether it be on […]
You will never forget your birthday (even though you may want to). Every time you make another trip around the sun (a year), it is good to reflect on what has changed in your life and what you have accomplished. Estate planning is probably something that rarely is among these thoughts. Many people think that […]
Tax season is once again behind us and if you are entitled to a refund, you are anxiously awaiting for the same. But, with the pandemic, some people are still awaiting their 2019 refunds, let alone their 2020 refunds. There are facts about receiving your refund and there are plenty of myths about refunds. Here […]
So, the dreaded news is received – you owe the IRS. What to do? Fear not; there is help available. It is called an offer in compromise and may help some taxpayers. An offer in compromise is an agreement between the taxpayer and the IRS that settles a tax debt for less than the full […]
Getting your financials in order is something everyone would like to accomplish. Making sure that the bills are being paid isn’t something that many people want to worry about. As we grow older, we may need assistance from a family member or a friend. Assistance can be what we consider simple tasks such as getting […]
Team? Do you really have a team? Think about it – you certainly do. In fact, you probably have several teams – medical, financial/legal, family, friends, etc. In this blog, I am going to address the importance of your financial/legal team. In years gone by, we would go to a doctor who would treat us […]
While many of us panic to see a piece of mail from the IRS, it isn’t always bad news. So, please do yourself a favor and read the notice; don’t panic. The IRS may send you a letter or notice if you have a balance due, if there is an adjustment in the amount of […]
“I Care a Lot” is one of the most popular movies on Netflix recently. The movie follows Marla Grayson who is a professional Guardian over elderly individuals who have substantial assets. Marla can been seen taking control over their assets, placing them in assisted living facilities, selling off their homes and assets. There are even […]
Are you in a long term relationship? Do you know what will happen if you or your partner have a medical emergency? In 2021, it is much more common for couples to cohabitate together for long periods of time prior to getting married, if they even decide to take the next big step. While the […]
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