An estate planning checklist can keep you accountable and organized. When it comes to estate planning, creating and reviewing your plan is a significant step. Without an estate plan in place, you will leave the settlement of your affairs up to the probate courts and the laws of your state. This is not ideal. Your […]
As Benjamin Franklin famously quipped, the only two certainties in life are death and taxes. In recent years, the federal estate tax exemption has been adjusted annually for inflation. It was not always so. According to a recents Yahoo Sports article titled “Estate Tax Exemption Amount Goes Up for 2021,” when you die your estate […]
Gifting can get you in trouble without proper planning. The week of Thanksgiving marked the start of the holiday season. Advent services began yesterday (Sunday) at my church. Although Christmas traditions will look different, gifting will likely remain. According to a recent Kiplinger article titled “Gifting sounds pretty simple, but there are many ways to […]
Taxing life insurance benefits is dependent on several factors. You have people who depend on your income. Perhaps this is your spouse only. Maybe you also have children. Life insurance can be useful in providing financial protection for your loved ones if you were to die. According to a recent MoneyWise article titled “Are Life […]
A GRAT can serve as helpful estate planning tool for some people. Federal estate taxes may be problematic for some because of the current low interest rates. As a result, many are looking for a way to reduce their tax liability. Finding the best means of doing so can be tricky. According to a recent […]
Specific planning is required to pass your house without taxes. You are a homeowner. This is one asset you plan to pass along to your heirs. You know the current estate tax exemption threshold is $11.58 million for a single individual in 2020. Your estate will be taxed on any amount above this threshold. If […]
Owning a small business requires specific estate planning. You are like many Americans. You own a small business. Over the years you have served your community by providing quality goods and services. According to a recent Legal Scoops article titled “3 Ways Estate Planning is Used in Small Business,” your small business will likely die with you […]
Strategic action can reduce taxes on your inheritance. You received an inheritance recently. You are not sure whether you need to pay taxes. Although there is no federal inheritance tax, certain states levy an inheritance tax. According to a recent The Street article titled “4 Ways to Protect Your Inheritance from Taxes,” your inheritance could be […]
An LLC can provide asset protection, as well as other benefits. You want to leave assets to your family. Unfortunately, taxes can take a chunk out of the assets you choose to distribute. What options do you have for preserving the bulk of your estate. According to a recent Investopedia article titled “Using an LLC for […]
Consider carefully when you transfer ownership of your home. You are a homeowner. This house is likely one of your largest assets. For this reason, it is a significant portion of your estate. According to a recent MarketWatch article titled “Why you shouldn’t give your house to your adult children,” this means you should be […]
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