by Leslie Marenco | Jul 31, 2015 | Articles, Real Property / Real Estate
If you own your home or you’ve been renting so long that this information is old hat to you, consider sharing the details with a young adult or almost adult in your family who would benefit from this knowledge. One of the best ways to pass on your family wealth is to...
by Leslie Marenco | Jul 24, 2015 | Articles, Estate Planning, Kids Protection Planning
It’s summer, when travel is the busiest and careful planning is necessary to nab the best airfare or book that awesome beach cottage before it slips away. One thing that is probably not on your travel to-do list is estate planning, but it should be so you can travel...
by Leslie Marenco | Jul 17, 2015 | Articles, Estate Planning
You have likely heard over and over that there are many advantages to creating a comprehensive estate plan. One of the most important benefits for many individuals is that it allows you to help prevent disputes among your loved ones after you are gone. Below are a few...
by Leslie Marenco | Jul 10, 2015 | Articles, Estate Planning
The term “blended family” has become commonplace in our society and refers to a family where one or both spouses were previously married and have children from the prior marriage. In some instances, the new couple goes on to have children of their own. With children,...
by Leslie Marenco | Jul 6, 2015 | Articles, Income Tax, IRS, Real Property / Real Estate
When a foreign person sells U.S. real estate, he or she is subject to having 10% of the gross sales price withheld from the proceeds received at closing. This is a requirement under the Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act, known as FIRPTA. This 10% withholding...