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GIFT TAXES

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A gift that is given from one person to another that is in excess of $12,000 in one year is subject to federal gift taxes. Exemptions exist which include gifts to a tax exempt charity, gifts to a spouse and those that may be for school tuition or medical bills. There are also exclusions for gifts made during your lifetime in the aggregate. The numbers and laws are subject to … [Read more...]

GEWINEDA

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In Saxon law. The ancient convention of the people to decide a cause. … [Read more...]

GIFTA AQUAE

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The stream of water to a mill. Mon. Angl. torn. 3. … [Read more...]

GEWITNESSA

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In Saxon and old English law. The giving of evidence. … [Read more...]

GIFTOMAN

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Swedish law. He who has a right to dispose of a woman in marriage. 2. This right is vested in the father, if living; if dead, in the mother. They may nominate a person in their place; but for want of such nomination, the brothers german; and for want of them, the consanguine brothers; and in default of the latter, uterine brothers have the right, but they are bound to consult … [Read more...]

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