If you create a trust, you will need a separate person or institution, called a “trustee,” to manage the
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What Is Cost Basis and How Do You Prove It?
Knowing the “cost basis” of your property is important for tax purposes, but proving cost basis can be difficult. Cost
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Just as making a will without the help of a qualified attorney can be dangerous, trying to change an existing
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When two or more individuals own property — whether it’s a condominium, a home, or a piece of land —
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Trusts fall into two basic categories: testamentary and inter vivos. A testamentary trust is one created by your will, and
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