A chattel mortgage is a loan used to purchase an item of movable personal property or equipment, such as a vehicle, which then serves as security for the loan.

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Q: What are some initial considerations facing an executor or trustee after a client passes away? A: In an ideal world, the decedent has a complete inventory or appraisal of artwork and tangible ...

Scheduled personal property coverage is worth a look if you have expensive belongings that aren’t fully covered by your home insurance policy. Standard home insurance policies cover some kinds of ...

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, which went into effect Jan. 1, 2018, is the most comprehensive federal tax changes in a generation. The Act will have a major impact on estate tax planning going ...