Estate Planning, Probate & Elder Law Attorneys

» 6 Ways to Dig Out of Debt
Avoid bankruptcy and make your business more solvent with these tips.

» 5 Things You Need to Know About the Estate Tax in 2010: #4 (State Death Taxes)

Short post today, both because I've covered this issue fairly recently and because I'm dealing with a burst pipe in my basement.

The fact that there is currently no federal estate tax does NOT mean there are no estate taxes on the state level. The chart in this article is a must-see -- it lists all of the states with an estate or inheritance tax (or both), along with exemption amounts and rates.

» Will More States Target Rich?
Obama tax proposals could make state tax hikes, such as those in Oregon, more painful.

» Understanding your cash flow

It may be fashionable to follow the pack and write about the current esoterica, such as, "Should you convert your traditional IRA to Roth IRA?" Sometimes it is more important to talk about what I feel is the meat and potatoes of financial planning.

» The Teepee Shaped Recovery
Investors expecting a steady recovery should look out below.