I want more control over the disposition of my estate so that more of my assets will go to my loved ones, and fewer to the government.
Disagree
 9%
Agree
91%
542 total votes. Some of the wealthiest Americans, such as Warren Buffett, George Soros, and Bill Gates, Sr., believe the estate tax should be retained for very wealthy individuals, in order to help fund government social programs.
Agree
53%
Disagree
47%
311 total votes. Unless Congress passes another law between now and 2009, the new tax law repeals estate taxes in 2010, and then reinstates it in 2011. Do you think Congress will vote to make the repeal of the estate tax permanent between now and 2009?
I support this action.
65%
I oppose this action.
35%
287 total votes. Many times children spend their inheritance in a careless manner or have their inheritance lost to creditors or divorcing spouses. Do you agree that in many circumstances a child's inheritance should be left in trust for them to provide proper management and asset protection?
Agree
87%
Disagree
13%
300 total votes. With people living longer and the cost of long-term health care so high, I'm concerned that retirement will consume my assets, and that I won't have the assets that I've worked so hard to accumulate to leave to my loved ones.
Agree
83%
Disagree
17%
655 total votes. I'm not particularly concerned with leaving assets to my loved ones; I'm more concerned about enjoying my golden years no matter what the cost.
Agree
43%
Disagree
57%
655 total votes. (If you do not have an estate plan) I know I should see an attorney about an estate plan, but I tend to procrastinate when it comes to planning my estate.
Agree
77%
Disagree
23%
607 total votes. (If you do have an estate plan) I've made investments, and bought and sold property since my estate plan was created. I'm concerned that my current estate plan may not take advantage of the money-saving estate planning strategies available.
Agree
72%
Disagree
28%
510 total votes. I wish there was a respected source of information about estate planning, so I could find out more and locate a top-notch attorney.
Agree
82%
Disagree
18%
636 total votes.
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