Belle Wong, J.D.
Belle Wong, is a freelance writer specializing in small business, personal finance, banking, and tech/SAAS. She spends her spare moments testing out the latest productivity apps and plotting her latest novel.
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Pros and Cons of Creating a Family Limited Partnership
Thinking about implementing a family limited partnership as part of your estate plan? FLPs can be advantageous to you and your heirs, but there are some advantages and disadvantages you should weigh first.
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Getting and Using Letters Testamentary
If you're acting as the executor of an estate, you must first obtain an important document known as letters testamentary. While doing so is not an overly complicated process, there are some points you should know.
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Creating a Grantor Trust
In certain situations, creating a grantor trust can be an invaluable aid for estate planning purposes. Find out how to create a grantor trust and whether such a trust is the best tool for your estate planning needs.
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Advantages of Turning Your Business into a Public Benefit Corporation
Socially conscious companies have several options when it comes to choosing a business structure.
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Protect Yourself and Your Property with a Rental Application
The rental application form is an important tool for all landlords. If you own rental property and are in the process of finding a reliable tenant, the rental application you use forms an invaluable part of your tenant screening process. Proper screening of prospective tenants protects both you and your property by helping you filter out potentially bad tenants.
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Pros and Cons of an Asset Protection Trust
Is an asset protection trust right for you? Find out what situations are best for such a trust and how this legal arrangement can assist in your estate planning goals.
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Trust Account Basics
Trusts often play an important role in the estate planning process. But is one right for your particular situation?
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Conservatorship vs. Guardianship
Is a conservatorship or a guardianship right for your situation? Find out how the two terms differ and what each entails.
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5 Reasons to Open an Estate Account
Here are five reasons why it's much better for your executor to administer your estate using an estate account.
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Navigating New York's Surrogate's Court
There are many steps which must be undertaken by executors going through the NY probate process. Get familiar with the process to improve your chances of a successful probate.
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