Month: August 2008
Posted on August 20, 2008
Chatham County Clerk Now Requires Approval of Attorneys Fees in Probate
When I started practicing 20 years ago, Clerks of Court generally required approval of attorneys fees paid in probate proceedings. This required…
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Category: Probate
Posted on August 14, 2008
IRS Publishes Report on 2005 Gifts
The IRS recently published a report on lifetime wealth transfers in 2005 as disclosed to the IRS on federal gift tax returns. The…
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Category: Gift Tax
Posted on August 1, 2008
For Tithing or Other Gifts to Church – Get Valid Receipt
If you regularly give to your church, make sure you get an acknowledgment letter that complies with IRS regulations – otherwise you…
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Category: Charitable Gift Planning