Rich Dad's Real Estate Advantages: Tax and Legal Secrets of Successful Real Estate Investors
by Sharon L. Lechter
from Business Plus
Real Estate Advantages is for first-time as well as seasoned real estate investors. It reveals the tax and legal loopholes available and most important, how they can be used together to not only maximize your income--but accelerate your income from real estate investing. Sharon Lechter and Rich Dad's Advisor Garrett Sutton team up for the first time to deliver practical, proven strategies and formulas--from the perspective of successful investors, CPAs and asset protection attorneys--for acheiving the greatest leverage from real estate investing. Written in easy-to-understand language, this book de-mystifies the legal and tax aspects of investing with easy-to-follow, real life examples. Real Estate Advantages reveals how you can find good advisors, create steady monthly income, reduce your risk, pay less in taxes, make more money with your banker's money and, best of all, the government helps you!
Lower Your Taxes - Big Time! 2007-2008 Edition (Lower Your Taxes Big Time)
by Sandy Botkin
from McGraw-Hill
Lower Your Taxes-Big Time! helps you to legally and dramatically cut taxes by establishing yourself as independent contractors or businessperson-writing off everything from vacations to movies and plays, and receiving a subsidy of $5,000 or more from the IRS every year.
“Will put thousands of dollars in your pocket every year.”-Mark Victor Hansen, Co-creator,Chicken Soup for the Soul®
- Updated to reflect recent and upcoming changes in the U.S. tax law
- One of the top best tax books according to Entrepreneur magazine
Executor's Guide: Settling a Loved One's Estate or Trust
by Mary Randolph
from NOLO
Settling an estate can be like moving through a maze -- let The Executor's Guide lead the way.
If you're faced with wrapping up the affairs of a loved one who has died, you may feel overwhelmed by all the work ahead -- especially when you're grieving. But with the right legal and practical information, you can do it.
The Executor's Guide will show you how to get organized, get the help you need and make progress one step at a time. Let it help you navigate an unfamiliar land of legal procedures and terminology. It explains:
The 3rd edition contains updated tables outlining key points of each state's laws, the latest information on estate taxes and worksheets that help you stay organized and on track.
"Settling an estate can be like moving through a maze -- let The Executor's Guide lead the way. If you're faced with wrapping up the affairs of a loved one who has died, you may feel overwhelmed by all the work ahead -- especially when you're grieving. But with the right legal and practical information, you can do it. The Executor's Guide will show you how to get organized, get the help you need and make progress one step at a time. Let it help you navigate an unfamiliar land of legal procedures and terminology. It explains: -preparing for the job of executor or trustee -the first steps to take -claiming life insurance, Social Security and other benefits -making sense of a will -what to do if there is no will -how to determine whether or not probate is necessary -caring for children and their property -taxes -an overview of probate court proceedings -dealing with family members -handling trusts -looking up your state's laws -working with lawyers, appraisers, accountants and other experts "
The New Bankruptcy: Will It Work for You? (2nd edition)
by Stephen Elias
from NOLO
A clear path through the bankruptcy maze!
Bankruptcy laws have changed, and figuring out how to use them effectively is harder than ever. For plain-English guidance you can trust, turn to The New Bankruptcy.
Here, you'll discover the clear-cut answers, information and strategies you need to figure out whether bankruptcy is the right solution for your debt problems. Find out:
The 2nd edition is completely updated to show how the courts have interpreted the new bankruptcy laws. It also provides worksheets to help you determine whether you can file for bankruptcy, and includes helpful checklists, sample forms and easy-to-use legal charts for all 50 states.
"Everything you need to know about filing for bankruptcy under the new laws. Bankruptcy law recently experienced a profound change that makes it harder to eliminate overwhelming debt. Yet many of the reasons for filing for bankruptcy (such as divorce, medical bills or job loss) remain. Fortunately, there's help. The New Bankruptcy can help you choose the best strategy to get back on your feet. Filled with clear-cut answers and practical suggestions, it covers all the issues you face, including: qualifying for Chapter 7 bankruptcy how Chapter 13 repayment plans work which debts are wiped out how bankruptcy affects homeowners keeping cars and other property how bankruptcy affects credit alternative ways to handle debt problems paperwork requirements and much more The New Bankruptcy also provides worksheets to help you determine whether you can file for bankruptcy under the new law. It also includes checklists, sample forms and easy-to-use legal charts for all 50 states. List of Forms Voluntary Petition Form 6: Summary of Schedules Form 6: Statistical Summary of Certain Liabilities Form 6: Schedule A-Real Property Form 6: Schedule B-Personal Property Form 6: Schedule C-Property Claimed as Exempt Form 6: Schedule D-Creditors Holding Secured Claims Form 6: Schedule E-Creditors Holding Unsecured Priority Claims Form 6: Schedule F-Creditors Holding Unsecured Nonpriority Claims Form 6: Schedule G-Executory Contracts and Unexpired Leases Form 6: Schedule H-Codebtors Form 6: Schedule I-Current Income of Individual Debtor(s) Form 6: Schedule J-Current Expenditures of Individual Debtor(s) Form 6: Declaration Concerning Debtor's Schedules Form 7: Statement of Financial Affairs Form 201: Notice to Individual Consumer Debtor Under § 342(b) Bankruptcy Code Form B22A: Statement of Current Monthly Income and Means Test Calculation Form 8: Chapter 7 Individual Debtor's Statement of Intention Form 21: Statement of Social Security Number Statement Pursuant to Rule 2016(B) Creditor Matrix Cover Sheet Creditor Mailing Matrix "
The Veteran's Survival Guide: How to File and Collect on VA Claims, Second Edition
by John D. Roche
from Potomac Books Inc.
"Claim denied!" All too often millions of veterans have received this response to their legitimate claims for federal benefits. In most cases, writes veterans' advocate John D. Roche, the claimant didn't understand the procedures needed to meet the myriad requirements of the Department of Veterans Affairs. With the appeals process requiring years to resolve disputes, deserving veterans and their dependents are left confused and frustrated by the agency and a system that was created to serve them. The answer is to submit a well-grounded claim initially, which The Veteran's Survival Guide, now in a revised, second edition, analyzes in detail. This unique book, written in an accessible self-help style, will be required reading for any veteran or veteran's dependent who wishes to obtain his or her well-earned benefits and for those officials of veterans' service organizations who assist veterans with their claims.
Wall of Silence: The Untold Story of the Medical Mistakes that Kill and Injure Millions of Americans
by Rosemary Gibson
from LifeLine Press
A call to arms for families who have had loved ones disabled or dying in the pursuit of medical treatment...Well written and researched ...highlights this timely topic in a unique way that will evoke the reader's own experience. --Former First Lady Rosalyn Carter
Personal Bankruptcy Laws For Dummies (For Dummies (Business & Personal Finance))
by James P. Caher
from For Dummies
With tips on understanding -- and surviving -- the new bankruptcy laws
If you're considering bankruptcy, you need straightforward answers and reliable advice. This handy guide covers it all -- so you can get your finances in line and your life back on track. This updated new edition covers everything you need to know about the new bankruptcy law and includes even better resources. Don't get desperate -- get out of debt instead!
Discover how to
* Weigh the consequences of bankruptcy
* Manage your spending
* Find professional help you can trust
* Decide on the right type of bankruptcy
* Pass the means test
* Keep more of your stuff
An updated edition of the successful guide with coverage of the new bankruptcy laws The Second Edition of Personal Bankruptcy For Dummies is fully updated with new resources and features full coverage of the new corporate-sponsored bankruptcy bill, which makes it harder than ever for people to seek relief through bankruptcy. Personal Bankruptcy For Dummies helps readers decide whether filing for bankruptcy is the right choice for them and, if it is, which type of bankruptcy suits their personal situation. Written by seasoned experts on bankruptcy law, this simple guide walks readers through the bankruptcy process and explains how to rebuild credit afterwards. Plus, the book also helps people deal with creditors and the IRS before they find themselves facing bankruptcy. James P. Caher (Eugene, OR) is an expert on consumer bankruptcy and a practicing bankruptcy lawyer with 25 years of experience. John M. Caher (Albany, NY) is a legal journalist who has written about law and the courts for most of his 20-year career.
Unequal Protection: The Rise of Corporate Dominance and the Theft of Human Rights
by Thom Hartmann
from Rodale Books
Was the Boston Tea Party the first WTO-style protest against transnational corporations? Did Supreme Court sell out America's citizens in the nineteenth century, with consequences lasting to this day? Is there a way for American citizens to recover democracy of, by, and for the people?
Thom Hartmann takes on these most difficult questions and tells a startling story that will forever change your understanding of American history. He begins by uncovering an original eyewitness account of the Boston Tea Party and demonstrates that it was provoked not by "taxation without representation" as is commonly suggested but by the specific actions of the East India Company, which represented the commericial interests of the British elite.
Hartmann then describes the history of the Fourteenth Amendment--created at the end of the Civil War to grant basic rights to freed slaves--and how it has been used by lawyers representing corporate interests to extend additional rights to businesses far more frequently than to freed slaves. Prior to 1886, corporations were referred to in U.S. law as "artificial persons." but in 1886, after a series of cases brought by lawyers representing the expanding railroad interests, the Supreme Court ruled that corporations were "persons" and entitled to the same rights granted to people under the Bill of Rights. Since this ruling, America has lost the legal structures that allowed for people to control corporate behavior.
As a result, the largest transnational corporations fill a role today that has historically been filled by kings. They control most of the world's wealth and exert power over the lives of most of the world's citizens. Their CEOs are unapproachable and live lives of nearly unimaginable wealth and luxury. They've become the rudder that steers the ship of much human experience, and they're steering it by their prime value--growth and profit and any expense--a value that has become destructive for life on Earth. This new feudalism was not what our Founders--Federalists and Democratic Republicans alike--envisioned for America.
It's time for "we, the people" to take back our lives. Hartmann proposes specific legal remedies that could truly save the world from political, economic, and ecological disaster.
The Complete Guide to Protecting Your Financial Security When Getting a Divorce
by Alan Feigenbaum
from McGraw-Hill
A complete guide to financial self-defense for people facing divorce
Written by two noted divorce planning experts, this book arms readers with the knowledge and tools they need to make it through a divorce with their financial skins intact. Readers learn of all the financial risks and ramifications involved, as well as how to prepare themselves for any eventuality. And they get proven strategies for negotiating the best possible financial solution, along with valuable work sheets, checklists, and sample documents. Among other important lessons, readers learn how to:
- Construct a solid financial action plan when divorce seems imminent
- Get a complete picture of family finances, including the low down on a spouse's small business or intellectual assets
- Negotiate a win-win financial settlement
- Choose the best settlement method, from options including mediated, arbitrated, and collaborative agreements
- Avoid tax penalties and pitfalls and deal with retirement nest egg, 401(k), and SSI issues
The Complete Book of Trusts, 3rd Edition
by Martin M. Shenkman
from Wiley
A new, updated edition of the ultimate guide to trusts
Trusts are powerful and flexible financial planning tools, and this new edition of The Complete Book of Trusts covers everything you need to know to protect your hard-earned assets from taxes, creditors, and more. This updated Third Edition provides all the latest information on trusts, addressing recent changes due to economic growth and the Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001 in such areas as transferring assets, distribution of income, gift and estate tax rules, and many others.
Along with in-depth examinations of sixty different types of trusts, this book also shows you how to:
* Set up a trust to manage assets in the event of disability or death
* Avoid probate
* Minimize or eliminate estate and other transfer taxes
* Financially protect loved ones
* And more
The Complete Book of Trusts, Third Edition is an invaluable resource for anyone with significant assets to protect.
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