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Republican Primary Inspires Discussion of Trusts

By The Law Office of Angela N. Manz |

If you follow current events at all it is impossible to ignore the fact that we are now in the thick of the Republican primary race—and that the Presidential election will not be far behind. With the political machine in full swing there have been quite a few news stories about the candidates’ financial… Read More »

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The Bum Rap of Prenups: Why They Are More Romantic Than You Thought

By The Law Office of Angela N. Manz |

Valentine’s Day is only a couple of weeks away, and love and marriage are in the air; but going hand in hand with love and marriage should be the wisdom to protect yourself and your beloved with a prenuptial agreement. We know that most people don’t consider prenuptial agreements a very romantic gesture, but… Read More »

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The Other Side of “Putting Your Affairs in Order”

By The Law Office of Angela N. Manz |

Everyone knows that because 2012 is the last year on the Mayan calendar it is thought by some to be “the end of the world as we know it.” Most of us don’t believe that the end of the world is nigh, but that doesn’t stop us from contemplating how we’ve lived our lives,… Read More »

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If I Have Power of Attorney, Can I Access My Spouse’s Account Online?

By The Law Office of Angela N. Manz |

We always advise our clients to have a power of attorney in place so that they can handle their spouse’s finances if their spouse becomes unable to do so. However, according to the Chicago Tribune, some banks have changed their power of attorney policies for online banking. Many people who have managed their spouse’s… Read More »

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The Family Vacation Home: A Place to Make Memories or Enemies?

By The Law Office of Angela N. Manz |

A family vacation home—whether it’s a summer house on the beach or a winter skiing bungalow in the mountains—can be just the thing that brings a family together. Unfortunately, it can also be just the thing that tears a family apart when parents pass away and the time comes to decide what to do… Read More »

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What Will You Be Doing With This Year’s IRA Withdrawal?

By The Law Office of Angela N. Manz |

Many of our clients who are 70 ½ or older have chosen in the past to give a certain portion of their required IRA withdrawal to charity each year; doing so has allowed them to take the required withdrawal, keep their taxable income down, and give to a cause they care about all at… Read More »

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VA Benefits and Long-Term Care Insurance

By The Law Office of Angela N. Manz |

Many of our clients find it helpful to use a long-term care insurance policy to help pay for the cost of assisted living facilities or nursing homes. However, if you use your policy after you have begun receiving VA benefits, it is important to remember to notify the VA about the new policy as… Read More »

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Beware of Mistakes in Your Old Estate Plan

By The Law Office of Angela N. Manz |

Do you already have an estate plan? Or perhaps you don’t have an estate plan per se, but over the years you’ve collected all of what you feel are the necessary documents to provide security and protection for your family and your assets after your death? Well, you may want to take a moment… Read More »

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Women and Finances: Looking at Money from a Different Angle

By The Law Office of Angela N. Manz |

We’ve all read the disquieting statistics about girls and math: That they’re less likely to participate in math and science in school, and that they’re less likely to choose one of these as a major in college. Happily, great strides have been made by girls in these subjects in the past few decades; but… Read More »

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A Woman’s Work Is Never Done

By The Law Office of Angela N. Manz |

Do you know who will take care of you when you are unable to take care of yourself? Studies show that most caregivers for aging seniors are likely to be women, and most likely to be your daughter or daughter-in-law. What this means is that unless parents have a plan for their future long… Read More »

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