Effective July 1, 2011, Illinois enacted a new power of attorney law that better outlines the rights and responsibilities of those acting as your agent and the responsibilities you transfer to someone to act on your behalf. Powers of...
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My Vacation
August 5, 2011 Family , Legacy , Messages From Michael The Stuart Legacy Alliance, LLC 0
As I prepare to go on vacation, all those projects that I was ‘going to get to’ seem to take on dramatically more importance. There is a certain amount of stress and desire to get it done before I leave. Don’t get...
I was honored to meet Bill Moller as I talked with him about Estate Planning over the 4th of July weekend. (Click here to listen to our interview!) Speaking on the radio can be intimidating, especially when the studio...
Many people are being lulled into complacency thinking they don’t have to update or do estate planning because exemptions are so high that there is ‘no’ tax issue. This may not be quite true for two major reasons. One:...
Father’s Day
May 26, 2011 Family , Legacy , Messages From Michael The Stuart Legacy Alliance, LLC 0
Father’s day has different meanings to people. When I was growing up, it seemed that Dad worked a lot, but he also had a creative outlet that let him relax. He was very handy with woodworking and tools, and...
Remembering the Holidays
April 27, 2011 Family , Legacy , Messages From Michael The Stuart Legacy Alliance, LLC 0
Spring is a time when we come out of our doldrums from the winter, everything is in bloom and we can get back outdoors and enjoy the nice weather. It is also a time for family, especially around the holidays. ...
Helping Aging Parents
March 23, 2011 Asset Protection , Estate Planning , Exit Planning , Family , Legacy , Wealth Preservation The Stuart Legacy Alliance, LLC 0
Sometimes, our parents stand in the way of helping themselves. We ask about their estate plans, health care concerns, continuing care issues and the response is almost universally the same. They say they are not losing control, they don’t...
Take Advantage of Opportunities Now!
February 28, 2011 Asset Protection , Estate Planning , Exit Planning , Family , Legacy , Wealth Preservation The Stuart Legacy Alliance, LLC 0
Last year was certainly a challenging one from the standpoint of planning for taxes. Because of this many feel that they should wait to take action and that could have a very negative impact on their planning. Since Congress...
Congress finally has acted to extend certain tax breaks to all Americans allowing them a breather in an already tough economy. While we can all be thankful for not getting an unexpected tax increase, we should all remember that...
Is Your Estate Plan Ready for 2011?
November 17, 2010 Estate Planning , Family , Legacy , Wealth Preservation The Stuart Legacy Alliance, LLC 0
With only a few weeks left in the year, the likelihood that Congress will decide to extend the Bush-era tax cuts becomes smaller and smaller. In 2011, the Senate and House of Representatives will be controlled by different parties,...
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