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Q & A: Do I need to create a new will if I move to another state?
By 5 West Legal | | Clarifying Questions
Q & A: ______________________________________________________________________________ Q: Do I need to create a new will if I move to another state? -Curious Mover ANSWER ______________________________________________________________________________ A: Dear Curious: Most states will accept a will that was executed properly under another state’s laws. ...
Read More Will Your Estate Plan Actually Work When Your Family Needs It?
By 5 West Legal | | Estate Planning
November 6, 2020 is “National Love Your Lawyer Day,” which started in 2001 as a way to celebrate lawyers for their positive contributions and encourage the public to view lawyers in a more favorable light. If you’re like most people, ...
Read More How Do Trusts Help You Save on Taxes?
By 5 West Legal | | Save Money On Your Taxes
Many people come to us curious (or confused) about trusts and taxes. So, today’s article is going to sort it out and clarify things for you. There are two types of trusts, and each have different tax consequences. Revocable trusts, ...
Read More 6 Ways The American Rescue Plan Can Boost Your Family’s Finances – Part 1
By 5 West Legal | | Save Money On Your Taxes
Signed into law on March 11th, President Biden’s $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) is the largest direct-to-taxpayer stimulus legislation ever passed, and it came just in time to save millions of Americans whose unemployment benefits were ...
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