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Santaella Legal Group, APC Now Offering Notary Services December 17, 2013
At S Santaella Legal Group, APC, we are proud to announce that after completing an 8 hour course, taking an exam and an oath, both attorneys Ivette M. Santaella and Linda C. Blackwell are public ...
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Changes Looming... New Restrictions to VA Planning December 9, 2013
The House of Representatives passed new legislation on October 29, 2013, that would restrict the ability of our veterans (and the many financial and legal advisors who assist them) to qualify for ...
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See Through Trusts November 18, 2013
The stretch payout is available to the designated beneficiary, defined in the IRC Code, as "any individual designated as a beneficiary…". If the owner of an IRA or qualified plan dies before their ...
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Elder Law & Planning for Your Estate November 1, 2013
Dying is a part of life. It is a given that we will all pass one day. Understandably the majority of people do not like to think about their mortality or of being incapacitated. Nevertheless, it ...
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Why Buy-Sell Agreements are Important to Business Owners October 14, 2013
What happens to your business if you are disabled or die? A Buy-Sell Agreement provides a plan for a seamless transition with minimal disruption to your business. There are two categories of Buy-Sell ...
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Understanding the California Probate Process September 22, 2013
Understanding the California Probate Process There is no question that losing a loved one is a sad and difficult time for a family, relatives and close friends. Once someone passes, those left behind ...
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