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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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
529 Saving Plans for Your Grandkids’ College
“If you use a 529 plan to save for a grandchild, here's what you need to know.”
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
How is Life Insurance Taxed in an Estate?
“Life insurance can pass to your heirs free of tax, if you name the right beneficiary.”
Find Out About the Benefits of a Family Limited Partnership
“Family limited partnerships (and similar entities), while useful in an estate planning strategy for high-net-worth clients, are often hotly contested by the IRS for their
Michigan State Grad and Employee Gives Back through Estate Planning
Valarie Montgomery may have retired from overseeing Michigan State’s financial operations, but she used her estate plan with her husband Mark to leave a legacy
The Time for Estate Planning is now
The (Dodge City, KS) High Plains Journal, in “Estate planning is for everyone,” notes that people spend a lifetime working and building an estate to