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I've heard that there are free online search tools that can help people look for lost or forgotten money left behind by deceased relatives. Can you refer me? When my father passed away his financial affairs were a mess, I'm wondering if there was anything he left behind. Forgotten or lost money is actually quite common in the United States. According to the National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators, there is around $42 billion in unclaimed funds sitting in state treasuries and other agencies just waiting to be found. These unclaimed funds are from accounts that are inactive...
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With the uncertain status of the health care debate, the Senate is now pivoting to potential tax reform. On July 18, the Senate Finance Committee held a hearing on tax reform. Both Senate Finance Committee Chairman Orrin Hatch (R-UT) and Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-OR) offered opening statements. Hatch set forth the goals of tax reform as: "Fairness, efficiency, simplicity and American competiveness." He offered three reasons to move forward on tax reform. Hatch continued, "American families, individuals, and businesses collectively spend hundreds of billions of dollars a year—not to...
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A family letter is a key part of a good estate plan. It is much more personal than many of your estate documents. A...
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