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Why is my attorney not answering my calls?
It’s impossible to memorize or keep a personal list of everyone’s number. A concise message and a call-back number gets your call answered before your law...
Aug 02, 2026 • 1 READS
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Are foreign assets subject to US estate tax?
Many foreign nationals own U.S. real estate and hold title in their individual names. The U.S. citizen or domiciliary is subject to U.S. estate tax on the...
Aug 02, 2026 • 1 READS
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Can my new wife get my pension?
A pension earned during marriage is generally considered to be a joint asset of both spouses. Most retirement plans will pay pension benefits directly to ...
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Can you invest into your own real estate business?
Starting a real estate investment company can be a fairly simple process, since there are few regulatory requirements to begin. Investing in real estate d...
Aug 02, 2026 • 1 READS
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Which state does not participate in a combined federal state filing program?
The following states have no state income tax and, therefore, no state 1099 filing requirement. Alaska, Florida, Nevada, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Texa...
Aug 02, 2026 • 1 READS
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Can adult child collect parents Social Security?
Within a family, a child can receive up to half of the parent’s full retirement or disability benefits. If a child receives survivors benefits, they can g...
Aug 02, 2026 • 1 READS
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What is student loan interest paid?
Student loan interest is interest you paid during the year on a qualified student loan. It includes both required and voluntarily pre-paid interest paymen...
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Are labor board settlements taxable?
Because the entire settlement — including attorneys’ fees — will generally be income to the claimant, the full amount must be reported as paid to the clai...
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Is Alaska good for retirement?
Alaska is very tax-friendly for retirees. In fact, it’s tax-friendly for everyone. There is no state income tax in Alaska. In some municipalities, however...
Aug 02, 2026 • 1 READS
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Is a legal process to adopt a child?
Prospective parents must register at a licensed adoption placement agency with the entire required document. Then the worker from the agency will approach...
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