Tag Archive: asset

Mar
31

Divorce to be quicker, wives to get asset share

Bill: Cabinet clears changes to marriage laws, allows courts to waive 6-month wait for divorce.

Jan
11

Taib summoned to testify at Syariah High Court

Long-time Sarawak Chief Minister Abdul Taib Mahmud has been subpoenaed to testify as a witness in the matrimonial asset dispute between his second son, Mahmud Abu Bekir Taib, and his divorced wife, Shahnaz A Majid.

Sep
22

Certified family law specialist/CPA provides unique service

A person going through a divorce may find that having attorney Nancy J. Bickford on his or her side can be an asset.

Aug
21

An alternative route to infrastructure investments

In the past few years, big institutional investors, including some pension funds, have begun taking direct stakes in infrastructure assets instead of investing in a fund from a bank or asset manager.

Jul
11

The Error-Proof Portfolio: Give Asset Titling Due Care

Not doing so can have unintended consequences.

Jun
12

Elder Law: Be wary of 529 plan becoming a spend-down asset for seniors

In previous columns, we discussed the issues seniors face when unanticipated nursing home expenses foil the best laid retirement plans. However, as baby boomers come of age, we are seeing more 529 Plans in use (and, at risk) of long-term care cost exposure. Let’s first review the basics of this type of plan. A 529 …

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