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CHRISTOPHER B. JOHNSON
ATTORNEY AT LAW
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23
MAR
2015
Do I Owe Taxes on Inherited Money?

Do I Owe Taxes on Inherited Money?

The government can collect a tax on the estate of your loved ones. The estate becomes the source of your inheritance money, and if it exceeds a certain value, you’ll need to prepare yourself to face an Estate Tax. Your right to transfer property at your death is taxed. This...
11
FEB
2015

Inheritance Disputes and How to Solve Them

Most of us like to think of our families as tight and caring units. We get together on holidays, special events like weddings and bar mitzvahs, and try to keep in touch with one another about what is happening in our lives. Unfortunately, when someone passes away, such as a...
12
JAN
2015

Protecting Your Inheritance From Creditors

Although an inheritance is a gift intended specifically for a person, it is also a source of cash a creditor may try to take if you owe a debt. Generally, when you receive an inheritance, you get outright ownership of the decedent’s former assets, which can be used to pay off...
04
FEB
2011

Should I waive bond in probate?

In the often mysterious probate process, the conventional wisdom says “Don’t waste your money on a bond!” New probate clients often tell me this, then ask, “What’s a bond, anyway?” It’s a type of inexpensive insurance, paid for out of...
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