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December 07, 2011

National Lottery

Winning the national lottery is a fantasy for most people. Americans spend billions of dollars in hopes of matching lucky numbers or revealing winnings on scratch off tickets. They dream of all the things they will buy and investments they will make.

Americans often refer to the national lottery when speaking of games like Mega Millions and Powerball. Lottery winnings are amassed from people purchasing lottery tickets across the nation. Individual states also have their own lottery system with region-specific games.

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November 29, 2011

Lottery Taxes

Lottery taxes are the downside of winning large sums of money or valuable prizes in state and national games. One thing is certain. If you don't pay the IRS the tax man will be knocking on your door. Just ask Richard Hatch, winner of the reality show Survivor.

If you don't pay lottery taxes when they're due, you'll end up owing the IRS even more. They can assess late fees, penalties, and interest that continuously accrues until it reaches maximum level.

The first thing jackpot lottery winners should do is talk to a financial planner or tax accountant. They could also arrange a meeting with the IRS. The point is to get professional help and eliminate the risk of making costly mistakes.

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September 24, 2008

Probate Inheritance

Probate inheritance includes all assets owned by a person who has died. Assets can include real estate holdings, life insurance policies, financial portfolios, automobiles, recreational vehicles, jewelry, household belongings and other valuables.

Probate inheritance is held in probate court to ensure directives outlined in the decedent's Last Will and Testament are followed. Additionally, all outstanding debts must be paid prior to distributing probate inheritance assets to entitled heirs.

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July 30, 2008

Probate: A Difficult time to Deal with Heirs and the Estate

Probate is the legal process used to transfer property, real estate, personal belongings and bank account holdings. Depending on the size of the decedent's estate and family dynamics, probate can tie assets up in the court system for six months to three years. If family disputes arise, legal fees can end up costing more than the estate is worth.

Part of the problem with probate is that it involves government agencies and attorneys. When someone dies it is almost guaranteed that many people will want to stick their fingers in the inheritance pie.

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July 18, 2008

Lottery Winnings

Lottery winnings can be a blessing or curse. While everyone dreams of winning a lottery jackpot and becoming an instant millionaire there are certain considerations which should be reviewed before cashing in that winning lottery ticket.

Lottery winnings are subject to both state and federal taxation. Combined, these taxes could amount to 50 percent of the winnings. Individuals who elect to receive a lump sum payment for their lottery winnings receive considerably less than individuals who elect to receive payments over a period of time.

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