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Who should I pick to be successor trustee?

When you create a living trust, you usually need to choose who to name as your successor trustee. It is…

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Gift Giving the Tax-Free Way

Although it’s the season of giving, no one wants to share with the IRS. Luckily, the law provides you many…

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Want to Give the Kids an Early Inheritance? 4 Things to Consider

If you’re thinking about giving your children their inheritance early, you’re not alone. Studies suggest that these days, nearly two-thirds…

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Does My Estate Plan Need to Include My Vacation Property?

Yes! If you own a vacation home, timeshare, investment property, or any other asset outside of the state where you…

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10 Types of Trusts: A Quick Look

Considering the myriad of trusts available, creating an estate plan that works can seem daunting. However, that’s what we, as…

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Avoiding Overpayments in Social Security Cases — Disability Attorney Serving Lehi, Utah

A claimant was overpaid Social Security mother’s benefits from the years 1978-1982 in the amount of about $6,500. During those…

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Cohabitation in Social Security Disability Widow’s Benefits — Disability Attorney Magna, Utah

A claimant from Puerto Rico applied for widow’s social security disability benefits after her husband passed away. She had been…

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Grace Year and Earnings Above Exempt Amount in Social Security Cases — Disability Attorney Serving Salt Lake County

A claimant stopped working in May, 1981 and began receiving retirement benefits in June, 1981. He had earned more than…

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Updating Your Revocable Trust: How Many “Tweaks” Are Too Many?

If your life or the law has changed since you signed your trust, it needs to be updated. Updates can…

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How Often Do You Update Your Estate Plan? More Often Than Your Resume?

A resume is a “snapshot” of your experience, skill set, and education which provides prospective employers insight into who you…

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