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Many estate-planning attorneys use a personal property memorandum (memo) for the disposition of personal property. It’s used when the attorney drafts a client’s will to allow the client to change ...

As signed by the governor, the bill would have increased the personal property exemption from $80,000 to $1 million for taxes in 2026, and $2 million for taxes in 2027 and after. The number of ...

The section 179 deduction allows a small business to take a tax deduction for the entire cost of certain property and equipment in the year it buys that property. That produces a larger, more ...

Personal property is a standard coverage on a homeowners insurance policy. It covers belongings like furniture and clothing, paying up to a certain limit if they are stolen or damaged by a covered ...

Buying a house is a significant financial decision, and many potential homeowners explore various financing options. One such option is using a personal loan. While it’s technically possible to use a ...