NJ.com’s recent article, “Complex inheritance taxes on a home,” explains the valuation of a home based on its fair market value (FMV) on the date
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Simple Estate Planning Tools
When we look at the steps taken in our investing lives, the basics are simple. As working investors in the initial stages, the priority is
What… My Taxes are Going Down? What Gives?
There could be more reductions in the offing, as lawmakers in Minnesota recently raised the state’s estate tax exemption to $2.1 million retroactive to January.
How Do I Collect as the Sole Beneficiary for a Family Member Who Lives Out-of-State?
NJ.com’s recent article, “Inheriting money from out-of-state relative,” explains that with a power of attorney, you will be able to manage the family member’s affairs
Widows and Widowers Get Break with New Tax Ruling
Forbes’ recent article, “IRS Offers Estate Tax Relief To Widows And Widowers,” advises that some quick action may be needed to take advantage of the
Check on Your Beneficiaries…Today!
When you pass away, what you leave to your loved ones is important, but so too is how you leave those assets. Making certain that
Administrator Must File for Portability for Surviving Spouse, Court Says
The administrator of a decedent’s estate in Oklahoma appealed an order from the trial court forcing the administrator to file a federal estate tax return
How to Split the Lake Cabin among the Kids
Financial Planning’s recent article, “Save clients from tax pitfalls, family strife when passing on that lake cabin,” says that a parents’ well-meaning bequest could wind
Playing with Fire? Having an Annuity in Your Traditional IRA
“If your IRA holds an annuity, you may or may not have to include its value when figuring your required minimum distribution.”
You’ve got a Will. That’s great… Now, where is it?
“Many Americans die without telling their family members where to find their wills or how their estates will be divided and why, according to a
Learn More about Deferred Charitable Gift Annuities
“For those who would like to leave a legacy and include a gift to charity in their estate plan, a Deferred Charitable Gift Annuity is
How is Life Insurance Taxed in an Estate?
“Life insurance can pass to your heirs free of tax, if you name the right beneficiary.”