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Estate Planning For the Newly Married

Now is the perfect time to start working on an estate plan—because, as newlyweds, you may not have a list…

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What Happens to Your Student Loan Debt When You Die?

There are two issues many people prefer to avoid thinking about: death and debt. Unfortunately, both of these seems to…

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Interlocutory Adoption Decree and Social Security Child’s Benefits — Disability Attorney Serving Sandy, Utah

A child, C, was born on January 12, 1954 in Arkansas. Shortly after his birth, his mother, A, was confined…

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Social Security Widow’s Benefits and Common Law Marriage, Colorado

A and B entered into a relationship in Colorado, in which they agreed they would live together as husband and…

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Farm Rental Income and Social Security Wages — Social Security Disability Attorney Serving Sandy, Utah

Rental income from real estate is typically excluded from social security earnings. I have been reviewing all of Social Security’s…

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Divorce in another State and Social Security Widow’s Benefits — Disability Attorney Serving Sandy, Utah

A married couple lived and worked in New York for many years. The man, apparently eager to obtain a divorce…

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How A Living Trust Helps Your Family

There are several parts to an estate plan, one of them being a living trust. Common factors that prompt someone…

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New Baby? Time to Create Your Estate Plan

Estate planning is often one item that gets pushed back on nearly everyone’s to-do list. The reasons you might be…

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How Does an IRA Fit Into Your Estate Plan?

When you think of IRAs, you probably think of retirement. But what happens to your IRA money after you’re gone?…

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Planning for the Future (Without a Crystal Ball)

Creating a will, trust, or any type of estate plan has always involved dealing with an uncertain future. Consider that…

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