As hard as it may be to believe, another year has flown by and the holidays are upon us once again. This means decorating the house, watching your favorite holiday movies, and spending time with those you love most. However, it can also mean spending time trying to figure out what to get your loved …
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Executing the wishes of a testator starts with reading a will and applying the bidding as listed. However, sometimes, it may be challenging to honor the wishes of a loved one if the terms are ambiguous. Any elements of uncertainty in a will are cause for agitation and confusion among beneficiaries. If you plan to …
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It’s easy to assume that none of your beneficiaries will contest your will. Unfortunately, this assumption isn’t true. The beneficiaries of your estate may contest your will, especially if they can establish the need for more provision. It’s essential to create a will that none of your beneficiaries will disregard. At Tanko Law, we help …
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The pandemic has caused a lot of us to slow down. Instead of being on the go, headed to movie theaters and shopping malls, we’re forced to self-quarantine. That time can be used to get to your to-do list. At Tanko Law, we can help you with some of the legal items on that checklist, …
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You spend an entire life working hard and building an admirable estate. You may have managed your finances into a comfortable nest-egg, or invested well in the stock market. You may have an admirable collection of properties, vehicles, or small businesses. This is the kind of estate worth planning for, because it took so much …
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You probably felt real satisfaction and peace of mind when you had made your will and completed your related estate planning. You felt that now your intentions would be carried out exactly as you specified, your estate used as you wished, and your beneficiaries protected. The same crucial goals, of course, apply to keeping your …
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If you will not need to spend the assets during your life, and want some say over how your assets are used after your death, why not put your Individual Retirement Account (IRA) funds into a trust? Specifically, that means creating a trust and designating the trust the beneficiary of your IRA. Because you cannot …
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When your financial success makes it possible, you begin to think of how the wealth you have earned can support your goals in retirement and confer benefits on your family, others you care about, and causes that you cherish. Everyone is unique in his or her specific assets, goals and values, and hopes and plans. …
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If you are planning your estate, it is important to understand the probate process as well as what assets are subject to probate. The attorneys at Tanko Law are well versed in the estate laws of Montana and can help you organize your estate in the most efficient, cost-effective way possible. Contact us today for assistance and …
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When you have a loved one who suffers a physical or mental disability or is unable to manage their own finances, you may be tempted to bequeath a certain amount of funds to help them financially. However, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Medicaid benefits could be impacted if you opt to leave a lump sum …
