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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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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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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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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The Basics of Probate Accounting in California
California has some very specific guidelines regarding probate accounting. Are you acquainted with all of the responsibilities of an estate trustee in the state?
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Income Statement vs. Cash Flow Statement: Which One Should I Use?
Income statement or cash flow statement? The one you'll use will depend on the financial decision you need to make, because a cash flow statement provides you with a different set of information from the information presented in an income statement.
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S Corporation Meeting Minutes Requirements
Most states require that S corporations keep meeting minutes. Here's what you need to know about minutes, why you should keep them, and how they should be kept.
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