Raphan Law: Blog10 Reasons to Create an Estate Plan NowEstate Planning is for everyone regardless of their net worth. Below are 10 prudent reasons to create an estate plan now.
Raphan Law: BlogHow to Protect an IRA From Heirs’ CreditorsWhen a person declares bankruptcy, an individual retirement account (IRA) is one of the assets that is beyond the reach of creditors, but what about an IRA t...
Raphan Law: BlogOoops! Did you choose the wrong executor?You finally got around to making your Will. You deserve a sigh of relief. But did you choose the right executor? Or have you burdened an unqualified or unwil...
Raphan Law: Blog10 Really Good Year-End Tax TipsVia By Maryalene LaPonsie, Contributor With the end of the year looming, the window is quickly closing for taxpayers who want to minimize the taxes they will...
Raphan Law: BlogBe Aware of the Kiddie Tax Before Leaving an IRA to ChildrenGrandparents may be tempted to leave an IRA to a grandchild because children have a low tax rate, but the “kiddie tax” could make doing this less beneficial....
Raphan Law: Blog5 Great Tax Deductions and Credits for RetireesVia Tina Orem, Nerdwallet They say that with age comes wisdom. But with age also come a few tax perks. Once your birthday cake has 50 candles on it, the IRS ...
Raphan Law: Blog8 Pretty Good Things For Seniors To Remember at Tax TimeTax day, which is April 18th in 2017, is approaching and it is time to begin crossing T’s and dotting I’s in preparation for paying taxes. As tax time draws ...
Raphan Law: BlogNo will or estate plan? Big problem for you and your heirsEstate planning isn’t just for the wealthy. Financial advisors say that most Americans can benefit from it. Read on and see how you can benefit even if you a...
Raphan Law: Blog8 Things Seniors Should Remember at Tax TimeApril 15th is approaching and it is time to begin crossing T’s and dotting I’s in preparation for paying taxes. As tax time draws near, you want to make sure...
Raphan Law: BlogLife Events That May Have Tax Consequences for Seniors and RetireesMany significant life events often come with a related tax consequence. Here are some issues that may be facing seniors and retirees with links to more infor...
Raphan Law: BlogFree Tax Help & Filing for Low- and Middle-Income TaxpayersThe United States Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is sponsoring the largest free tax counseling and preparation program in the country, available through AARP...
Raphan Law: BlogTips for Seniors in Preparing their TaxesAs April 15th is around the corner, the IRS has these tips for seniors preparing their taxes:Embed from Getty Images Current research indicates that individu...
Raphan Law: BlogLessen the Tax Burden of your Estate with a Properly Drafted WillIf you plan properly and have your plan reviewed periodically, you may lower or eliminate the tax burden on your estate and leave more to your beneficiaries....
