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Estate Planning – Something You Shouldn’t Do Yourself

April 26, 2022

consumer, Estate Planning, Legal Education

It’s tempting to think that by taking the time to hand-write your Will or preparing a do-it-yourself plan, you can avoid many of the issues that arise with a Will. In fact, the opposite may be true. By handwriting your Will or preparing a do-it-yourself plan, you may be creating more issues for your family. Read on to learn more. … [Read more...] about Estate Planning – Something You Shouldn’t Do Yourself

Filed Under: consumer, Estate Planning, Legal Education

Application of the Updated Life Expectancy Tables

March 16, 2022

consumer, Estate Planning, Legal Education, Retirement Planning Tagged With: applicable distribution period, Eligible Designated Beneficiary, Employee Retirement Income Security Act, estate planning, income taxation, Individual Retirement Accounts, Required Minimum Distribution, Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act of 2019, Single Life Table, Uniform Life Table

Since the creation of Individual Retirement Accounts in 1971, they have become an increasingly important part of a well-balanced Estate Plan. Taxpayers contribute to the IRA. Upon attaining a certain age, the taxpayer begins taking distributions based upon tables promulgated by the Internal Revenue Service. The Internal Revenue Service recently updated those tables which will significantly impact certain taxpayers. Read on to learn more. … [Read more...] about Application of the Updated Life Expectancy Tables

Filed Under: consumer, Estate Planning, Legal Education, Retirement Planning Tagged With: applicable distribution period, Eligible Designated Beneficiary, Employee Retirement Income Security Act, estate planning, income taxation, Individual Retirement Accounts, Required Minimum Distribution, Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act of 2019, Single Life Table, Uniform Life Table

Start 2022 the Right Way

January 6, 2022

business succession planning, Estate Planning, Legal Education

The New Year gives us an opportunity to start fresh. If you don’t yet have an estate plan, now’s a great time to make an appointment with an Estate Planning attorney to talk about your goals and concerns. If you already have one, the New Year gives you an opportunity to review it to ensure that it still accomplishes your goals or to make any necessary changes. Read on to learn more … [Read more...] about Start 2022 the Right Way

Filed Under: business succession planning, Estate Planning, Legal Education

Tax Proposals Could Alter Estate Planning Landscape

June 2, 2021

Estate Planning, Legal Education Tagged With: attorney, consumer, Estate Planning

Senators Sanders and Whitehouse have introduced legislation in the Senate which would significantly alter the Estate Planning landscape. It would dramatically change the tools we use to plan for our clients. Time is of the essence. Read on to learn more. … [Read more...] about Tax Proposals Could Alter Estate Planning Landscape

Filed Under: Estate Planning, Legal Education Tagged With: attorney, consumer, Estate Planning

It’s Better to Give, Especially This Year

January 8, 2021

Estate Planning, Legal Education Tagged With: charitable, deduction, public charity

Normally, you must itemize your deductions in order to benefit from them. In 2020, the standard deduction amount is $12,400 for individuals and $24,800 for married couples filing jointly. But this year, you can get a charitable deduction even if you don’t itemize. Read on to learn more. … [Read more...] about It’s Better to Give, Especially This Year

Filed Under: Estate Planning, Legal Education Tagged With: charitable, deduction, public charity

What Is a HIPAA Release?

November 14, 2020

Estate Planning Tagged With: HIPAA release, incapacity planning

The acronym HIPAA stands for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996. In this post, we will explain why this piece of legislation is something to take into consideration when you are planning your estate. Advance Directives for Health Care Everyone is well aware of the fact that you have to facilitate postmortem asset transfers when you put your estate plan in place. A lot of people think this is the long and short of it, but a proper estate plan will also address … [Read more...] about What Is a HIPAA Release?

Filed Under: Estate Planning Tagged With: HIPAA release, incapacity planning

Shrunken Asset Values Open Estate Planning Opportunities

April 23, 2020

Estate Planning, Legal Education Tagged With: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Estate Planning

Economic Fallout from Coronavirus May Provide Opportunities

COVID-19, the novel coronavirus, has been a challenge confronting countries around the world. Not only has COVID-19 been challenging healthcare systems, but the social distancing required to combat the virus has also rocked financial markets. However, there may be an opportunity for those wishing to do certain types of Estate Planning. Read on to learn more. … [Read more...] about Shrunken Asset Values Open Estate Planning Opportunities

Filed Under: Estate Planning, Legal Education Tagged With: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Estate Planning

Income Tax Basis in Estate Planning

January 28, 2021

Estate Planning, Legal Education Tagged With: gain, Income tax basis, step-up

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Income tax basis is important in estate planning. This article examines what happens to an asset’s basis when it is gifted. It then examines what happens to the basis of an asset when someone dies with the asset and then bequeaths it to someone. Many people find it surprising that these are treated differently. Income tax basis is an important factor in considering estate planning strategies. Income Tax Basis in Estate Planning … [Read more...] about Income Tax Basis in Estate Planning

Filed Under: Estate Planning, Legal Education Tagged With: gain, Income tax basis, step-up

How Will You Obtain the Care You Need?

February 1, 2021

Estate Planning, Legal Education Tagged With: Estate Planning, insurance, Long Term Care, LTC, Medicaid

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What’s the right direction for you in planning for the help you might need in the future? Seven in ten of us will need long-term care at some point in our lives. Here are possible paths for covering the assistance you may need. How Will You Obtain the Care You Need? … [Read more...] about How Will You Obtain the Care You Need?

Filed Under: Estate Planning, Legal Education Tagged With: Estate Planning, insurance, Long Term Care, LTC, Medicaid

Income Tax Basis

February 5, 2021

Estate Planning, Legal Education Tagged With: depreciation, gain, Income tax basis, step-up

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Income tax basis is important in tax and estate planning. This article examines the concept of income tax basis, how one acquires a basis, how it gets adjusted, etc. The article then examines how the basis is subtracted from the sale price to determine gain or loss. The next article in the series will examine how income tax basis is an important factor in estate planning. Income Tax Basis … [Read more...] about Income Tax Basis

Filed Under: Estate Planning, Legal Education Tagged With: depreciation, gain, Income tax basis, step-up

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