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Happy Memorial Day

Administrative Professionals' Day, formally known as Secretaries' Day, is a special day celebrated annually on the last Wednesday of April to recognize and appreciate the work of administrative professionals in the workplace.

Immigrants who would otherwise be denied green cards because they are "inadmissible" for having spent time in the U.S. illegally are eligible for a significant waiver.

Like all investments, real estate investment is full of risk. The variables are many, the can't-miss propositions few. Where should the savvy money go? How does real estate fit into your overall portfolio?

Executors have a high level of responsibility for as long as the probate process drags on — which can even be years in some cases. Your main objective? Prevent estate assets from being damaged or depreciated.

Your credit matters. How you manage your money today will impact your credit history and financial future. In Real Estate transactions, a credit score is more than just a number. It enables the lender to determine your responsibility & credibility as a borrower. Additionally, it functions as a...

Few things are as traumatic as dealing with the death of a loved one. Just as we're experiencing pain, legal issues hit us: Insurance companies, reading the will, investments — suddenly it's overwhelming. And perhaps the most difficult issue is probate.

The concept of a 1031 exchange is relatively simple: Reinvest the proceeds from the sale of a business or investment property into a like-kind investment in order to defer paying capital gains tax. It’s one of the most popular sections in the Federal tax code because it allows owners of rental, commercial or other business real property to save significantly.

One of the many benefits of being a green card holder or a permanent resident is the opportunity to travel abroad and return to the U.S. without having to obtain a U.S. Visa. The trip, however, must be temporary, and individuals cannot remain outside the U.S. for more than one year. Leaving the U.S. permanently or taking a trip that exceeds the one-year mark will lead to the revoking of your status as a green card holder.

"Home is where the heart is" is frequently used to express the sentimental attachment many people feel to their place of residence. It provides you with a feeling of stability. If you are financially prepared, homeownership can be not just one of the largest investments of your life, but also highly rewarding. Below are some of the benefits you will find in purchasing a home.

Temporary Protected Status is designated to a foreign country by the Secretary of Homeland Security if the conditions in that country are temporarily preventing individuals to return safely. TPS is designated to certain countries or parts of countries either due to ongoing armed conflict, environmental disasters, an epidemic, or any other extraordinary and temporary conditions.

The methods of and routes for transportation both make a tremendous difference when selecting new commercial real estate sites to lease for a range of business purposes. Because the properties chosen for industries like hotel, shopping, and wholesale should be accessible for employees and consumers alike, always invest in places in proximity to highways, public transportation, and other transportation opportunities.

Investing in real estate can be a complicated process. That is why many people turn to establishing limited liability companies, or LLCs, to account for all of the complex legal and tax implications of owning multiple properties. Before you advise someone on their options or choose one for yourself, here are some things you may want to know about LLCs in real estate.

The immigrant visa that your relative will receive will change when becoming a U.S. Citizen.

Receiving a request for evidence (RFE) from the U.S Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) can be stressful especially after submitting a petition or application.  Every lawyer and ordinary individual know that RFEs come without a warning and with a deadline. Not obeying the deadline could mean the denial of a petition or application. In this article, we will define RFEs and how to avoid getting denied by USCIS because of the Request for Evidence.

You may be wondering whether to use a will or trust in passing along your assets. There's a common belief that using a trust can give you a break on estate taxes, but it's not necessarily the case. What are the significant differences between wills and trusts that can save you time, money and headaches? A trust is a pool of assets held for the benefit of a third party called a beneficiary. A trustee oversees the trust's disposition to the beneficiary. You can create a trust by establishing one in your will or while you are still alive — a living trust. The property in a trust remains in the trust until some specified event occurs — your death or the beneficiary reaching a certain age.

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