Whitepapers
White Paper on Family Relations Act Reform
Ministry of Attorney General Justice Services Branch Civil Policy and Legislation Office White Paper on Family Relations Act Reform Proposals for a new Family Law Act July 2010 The “White Paper on Family Relations Act Reform” was produced in order to solicit input and discussion into reforming
Understanding Inheritance Taxes
Understanding Inheritance Taxes For nonspousal heirs, estates worth $2 million or less are exempt from federal estate taxes for the 2008 tax year. During 2009, the exemption increases to $3.5 million. If you have inherited an estate from a loved one, it's important to understand
Inheriting Retirement Assets: What You Need to Know
Inheriting Retirement Assets: What You Need to Know When retirement plan assets are left intact within an estate, spousal beneficiaries may inherit the money without paying federal estate or income taxes. Your options in managing assets that you inherit from a loved one's
Naming Beneficiaries of Insurance Policies and Retirement Plans
Naming Beneficiaries of Insurance Policies and Retirement Plans The law requires that a spouse be the primary beneficiary of a 401(k) or a profit-sharing account unless he/she waives that right in writing. A major issue in estate planning is who to name as beneficiaries on life
Earn Tax-Free Income with Municipal Bonds
Earn Tax-Free Income with Municipal Bonds Municipal bonds react to changes in interest rates, which is why many analysts recommend holding short- to intermediate-term bonds, because they are less vulnerable to changing interest rates. Municipal bonds, frequently issued by state or
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