June 24, 2021 •
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The word “estate” has always been connected to “ultra-rich” families, those with a lot to leave behind after their death. However, definitions have now changed, and anyone who has anything to leave behind needs to plan their estate.
Read MoreMay 28, 2021 •
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Wealthy families could face combined tax rates of as much as 61% on inherited wealth under President Joe Biden’s tax plan, according to a recent analysis.
Read MoreApril 9, 2021 •
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Under current rules, the federal estate tax won’t ever affect you, unless you’re quite wealthy. However, that could change rapidly, even if you are far from rich.
Read MoreMarch 25, 2021 •
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When an estate is named beneficiary of an IRA, what is the method of distributing it to one individual in the most tax-effective way?
Read MoreMarch 23, 2021 •
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Inheriting a residential property like a house marks the end of a life and the beginning of deciding what to do with the property and implementing that plan.
Read MoreMarch 17, 2021 •
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My 91-year-old mother-in-law died on Dec. 13, 2020. There was no will, so we are currently working our way through the probate process. Her income was less than $20,000 a year from Social Security and we can’t find any tax returns she filed. Was she required to file?
Read MoreMarch 8, 2021 •
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I was told that unlike wills, a trust doesn’t require probate and is not taxable. My main asset is a house that I want to pass on to my son. Would a living trust help?
Read MoreMarch 1, 2021 •
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Estate planning can help you pass on assets to your heirs, while potentially minimizing taxes. When gifting assets, it’s important to consider when and how the generation-skipping tax transfer (GSTT) may apply.
Read MoreJanuary 12, 2021 •
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I am a single retired parent to an adult daughter, who is an only child. The home I currently reside for the last 26 years still has a mortgage and the deed is in my name only. I have a will that states everything is left to my daughter, and then to my grandson, if she proceeds me in death. Should my daughter be added to the deed?
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