Month: November 2006
Living Wills Should Include Specific Instructions
Yesterday a client brought in a copy of this New Times Article by Jane Brody: Medical Due Diligence: A Living Will Should…
State Income and Sales Tax Comparison
For a state-by-state comparison of income and sales taxes, check out this article on Bankrate.com When someone who lives in a state with…
Does the IRS Owe You Money?
The IRS is holding $92 million for about 95,000 taxpayers whose refund checks have been returned as undeliverable by the Postal Service….
Owning Real Estate in an IRA
Owning real estate in a self-directed IRA can seem like a great way to save for retirement. However, I have found that…
IRS Announces Income Tax Inflation Adjustments
Each personal and dependency exemption will be $3,400, up $100 from 2006. The new standard deduction will be $10,700 for married couples…
Prenuptial Agreements – Not Just for Donald Trump
For most engaged couples, the break-up of a marriage is farthest thing from their minds during the months prior to the wedding….
House Passes Estate Tax Relief Act
From EstatePlanningLawFirms.com on November 6, 2006: Washington D.C. – Congressman Ted Poe (TX-02) announced that the House of Representatives passed H.R. 5638,…
What if Your Pet Outlives You?
A recent article by my associate, Rebecca Streamo, J.D: Many of us have spent considerable time planning for the care of our…
How to Choose an Estate Planning Attorney
Developing a comprehensive estate plan requires a lot of thought and time, and sometimes a lot of money. It is not always…
2007 IRS Standard Mileage Rates Announced
From the IRS Newswire: IR-2006-168, Nov. 1, 2006 WASHINGTON – The Internal Revenue Service today issued the 2007 optional standard mileage rates…
