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UNIFORM TRANSFER-ON-DEATH SECURITY ACT

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The Act which allows a named beneficiary to inherit securities (stocks or bonds) without needing probate. The statute allows the securities owner to register the stocks or bonds with a broker via a form which names the beneficiary who will receive the property after the death of the owner. … [Read more...]

UNEARNED INCOME

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Income that is from sources other than employment, e.g. dividends, capital gain, passive investments. … [Read more...]

UNIFORM TRANSFERS TO MINORS ACT

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An Act adopted by a majority of states providing for a way that property may be transferred to minors while having an adult manage the property until the child reaches the age of an adult. See also a custodian. … [Read more...]

UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE (UI)

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The federal and state governments created this program to provide financial benefits for a period of time after being laid off from work, typically 26 weeks but regulations change as tot he duration. The amount received by the unemployed person is based upon the amount of former pay and is considerably less than that salary. It is to help the unemployed person deal with the … [Read more...]

UNEQUIVOCAL

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That which is free of doubt and manifestly clear. … [Read more...]

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