Monthly Archives: June 2015

Deducting a Disaster

Deducting a Disaster If you suffer a loss to your personal property or real estate because of a natural disaster, you may be able to deduct the losses you incur.  Here are some tax tips to keep in mind when … Continue reading

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Guardian Ad Litems

Guardian Ad Litems are attorneys that represent the interests of a child or children during a divorce or custody modification.  In a custody modification, unless charges of abuse or neglect are pleaded or shown, a Guardian Ad Litem must be … Continue reading

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Spending $1 million

 If you had $1 million in savings, how long would it last you? Here are some answers: At $30,000/year, it could last you 25 years. At $40,000/year, it could last you 20 years. At $50,000/year, it could last you 14 years. … Continue reading

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Required Retirement Plan Distributions

For anyone who is age 70.5 or older with an IRA, retirement plan, or a Roth IRA, you are required to take a required minimum distribution.  A required minimum distribution is a required withdrawal of your retirement account.  If you … Continue reading

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Criminal Plans

Be careful what you are thinking of.  A Missouri man was convicted of attempted assault and armed robbery when he purchased rifles, practiced shooting them, and made plans to shoot people at a local Wal-Mart.  In his instance, the court … Continue reading

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Title Issues with Tax Sale Properties

If you or someone you know has bought real estate at a county tax sale and is having trouble selling the property because of title defects, there may be a resolution for you.  Actions to quiet title can be used … Continue reading

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