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April 11, 2023

How to Reject an Inheritance (Episode #277)

Disclaimers…What they are…how they work…what they are used for

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March 28, 2023

Certificates of Deposit as Investments, and What is a CD Ladder? (Epi…

Does today’s volatile stock market and uncertain economy have you worried? Tom discusses Certificates of Deposit as investments, and how to make your CD yields higher with a CD ladder.

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March 7, 2023

It’s Time To Spring Clean Your Estate Plan (Episode #274)

Just like your home, spring is a good time to clean your estate plan.

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Feb. 28, 2023

Be sure you understand the Roth IRA "five year rule" (Episode #273)

The Roth IRA "five-year rule" can trigger an unexpected tax bill, even after age 59 1/2.

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Feb. 21, 2023

7th Anniversary Episode

Enjoy our 7th anniversary podcast in which Tom plays the very 1st poscast from February 23, 2016.

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Feb. 7, 2023

Naming Your Sister As The Beneficiary On Life Insurance To Avoid Need…

If you are thinking about naming a sibling as a beneficiary on a life insurance policy to manage the insurance proceeds for your minor child in order to avoid probate, STOP! Listen to today’s episode.

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Jan. 24, 2023

Transferring Your Manufactured Home at Death Without Probate (Episode…

If you have a manufactured or mobile home in mobile home park, you will want to listen to this episode.

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Jan. 17, 2023

Does A Pour-Over Will Avoid Probate? (Episode #269)

Be sure you understand what your pour-over Will does, and does not, do.

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Jan. 10, 2023

Do You Know What Your Estate Plan Must Include? (Episode #268)

Calling upon his 40+ years of experience in working with clients, Tom explains what every estate plan must include.

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Nov. 8, 2022

Here Are Six Ways to Avoid Probate (Episode #266)

If you want to avoid probate, here are 6 strategies that you can use.

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Oct. 25, 2022

Do You Know These 10 Important Ages for Retirement Planning? (Episode…

Your age plays a big role in how much you can expect to receive from Social Security and what you need to do to avoid retirement account penalties. Remember to factor these important ages into your retirement plan.

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Oct. 18, 2022

Do You Know How to Manage Your Inherited IRA? (Episode #265)

Have you received an Inherited IRA? These are the rules and deadlines you should know to avoid taxes and penalties.

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Oct. 11, 2022

Be Sure You Understand The Projected Federal Death Tax and Gift Tax R…

If you don’t want your estate to pay 40% to Uncle Sam, you need to understand scheduled changes to the Death Tax and your planning options.

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Oct. 4, 2022

Does Your Risk of Dying Increase During a Recession? (Episode #263)

If you thought that your risk of dying was greater during times of economic uncertainty, would you make sure that you get your estate plan prepared now rather than waiting for better economic times?

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Sept. 27, 2022

Have you Set Up Legacy Contacts For Your Online Accounts? (Episode #2…

Make sure that your family can assess your important online information after you die. Many of the tech companies now make it easy for you to name someone who can access your account after your death.

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Sept. 20, 2022

Why You Might Need a Lady Bird Deed (Episode #261)

If you are wondering if you should have a lady bird deed, this episode is for you.

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Sept. 13, 2022

Should you use a DST as your 1031 like-kind exchange? (Episode #260)

Are you considering a 1031 like-kind exchange to avoid capital gains tax on the sale of real estate, but don’t want to actively manage real estate? Are you simply interested in an income stream? You might consider a Delaware Statutory …

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Sept. 6, 2022

Why you should file a Property Transfer Affidavit with your Deed (Epi…

Don’t accidentally uncap your property taxes when you transfer Michigan real estate. You need to know how to use a Property Transfer Affidavit to avoid uncapping when the transfer is exempt from uncapping.

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Aug. 23, 2022

Older Americans May Be Better Off Staying Unmarried (Episode #258)

If you are an older American thinking about getting married, you might be surprised to learn that you might end up paying higher income taxes as a married couple, and be exposing your states to higher Medicaid spend down requirements.

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Aug. 16, 2022

An Audio Tour Of Our Virtual Office (Episode #257)

In today's program Tom takes you on a brief tour of the Doyle Law PC Virtual Office, and discusses how our virtual services can work for you.

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Aug. 9, 2022

Don’t Send Your Child Off to College Without These Two Essential Docu…

Did you know that if that child that you sent away to college gets ill with COVID19, or has a serious accident, you do not have any legal authority to know about, or make decisions about, their medical care just …

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March 8, 2022

My Daughter’s Name Has Changed…Do I Have To Change My Trust?(Episode …

In today’s episode Tom answers one of the most frequently asked questions by clients whose daughter’s name has changed due to a change in her marital status.

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March 1, 2022

Michigan Permits Unique Asset Protection for Married Couple’s Michiga…

If you are married and own real estate in Michigan, you need to understand how that real estate is protected from creditors, and how you can lose that protection without appropriate action when you create your estate plan.

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Feb. 15, 2022

Can Someone Sell Your Home Without You Knowing It? (Episode #253)

House stealing is a growing problem for too many homeowners. Learn how someone can steal the title to your home, or the equity in your home, and what you can do about it.

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