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Common (and Costly) Estate Planning Mistakes

By Barney McKenna & Olmstead |

Mistakes are often made with the best of intentions. Here are some estate planning mistakes you can avoid now to save yourself (and family) a fortune later.

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How To Choose an Estate Planning Attorney

By Barney McKenna & Olmstead |

Individuals who purchase “estate plans” at seminars are rarely properly served. Seminars should be attended for educational purposes and not for the purchasing of an “estate plan.”

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Death and Title to Assets

By Barney McKenna & Olmstead |

Many times when someone dies owning property in his or her name, the surviving family members do not take the necessary steps to clear title to the property. Although this is common, it can create future problems.

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How To: Lifetime Gifts

By Barney McKenna & Olmstead |

It may be better to give than to receive but, careful examination of both personal and tax considerations should be made before embarking on a course of lifetime gift giving.

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Our First Wreath!

By Barney McKenna & Olmstead |

REMEMBER the Fallen, HONOR those who Serve, TEACH our children the value of Freedom.

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How Can Taxes be Saved Upon Death?

By Barney McKenna & Olmstead |

“Cost basis” is the term used to describe the original cost of an asset. It is used to determine the taxable gain on the sale of that asset.

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Who is Joseph Warren?

By Barney McKenna & Olmstead |

For those who have roamed the halls of our office, you have probably wondered: who is Joseph Warren?

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What is a Personal Representative?

By Barney McKenna & Olmstead |

A personal representative is the person named in a Will to handle the Will-writer’s property after death. It is the name of the person often referred to as an Executor or Administrator.

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Estate Planning for Young Children

By Barney McKenna & Olmstead |

No one likes to think about death much less plan for it. Many surveys indicate this is one of the biggest factors in not doing estate planning. However, doing estate planning is an act of love.

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Don’t Forget to Plan for Pets!

By Barney McKenna & Olmstead |

Many of us have pets that we love. What would happen if you were no longer able to care for them? Here are answers to some basic estate paw-lanning questions.