Estate planning revisions

5 Scenarios for Estate Planning Revisions

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You have an estate plan? High five! You are already better off than most of your fellow citizens. In fact, numerous surveys have shown that about half of adult Americans do not even have a basic will. So, kudos to you if you’ve already knocked…
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Estate Planning: What About Trusts?

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When you hear the word “trust” it’s usually in the context of a belief of reliability of someone, such as: “I trust her to read about the past legal word of the day, quid pro quo.” Trust in the world of estate planning is entirely…
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Pick up the November Book Club Read: Waiting for Eden

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Bust out those library cards or fire up the e-reader, we have your latest and greatest GoFisch Book Club read for November! We hope you enjoyed the October pick, but now we're shifting gears to a fictional tale with some salient real-world estate…
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Tune In to Hear Gordon on the Radio

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On Halloween (10/31) my voice will be making a radio appearance on KCJJ 1630 AM's "Senior Talk" program hosted by Rex Brandstatter! We'll be talking on the importance of estate planning for seniors, as well as the need-to-know information…
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Do Estate Plans Have an Expiration Date?

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So many things in life come with built-in expiration dates. Some, such eggs, milk, and cheese, are clearly stamped, while other common items (everything from spices, fire extinguishers, lipstick, to hard liquor) lose their quality or effectiveness…
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What's the Difference Between Public Charity & Private Foundation

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Since 1968, every Section 501(c)(3) organization is classified by the IRS as either a private foundation or a public charity. This classification is crucial for at least two reasons to anyone considering forming a nonprofit or anyone considering…