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How Can I Minimize Inheritance Taxes?

POSTED ON: July 31, 2020 BY: Kyle Krull
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 […]
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Are Probate and Trust Administration Different?

POSTED ON: July 30, 2020 BY: Kyle Krull
Probate and trust administration are different processes. You have done your calculations. You likely will have assets remaining when you die. There is more than one option when leaving an inheritance to your loved ones. The two primary methods are through a last will and testament or through a revocable living trust. According to a […]
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What is Long-Term Care Insurance Fraud?

POSTED ON: July 29, 2020 BY: Kyle Krull
Scammers are committing long-term care insurance fraud. Paying for long-term care is a daunting expense in retirement. Medicare does not provide coverage for these services. For this reason, many people must seek alternative means of payment. One such option is long-term care insurance. According to a recent The Street article titled “How to Protect Yourself and […]
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What Planning is Required for Minor Children?

POSTED ON: July 28, 2020 BY: Kyle Krull
Parents should make plans for minor children. You are a parent. Maybe you have been a parent for years and have several children. Perhaps you are a new parent who recently welcomed your first child. Parenthood is exciting, rewarding, and fun. It is also a significant responsibility to protect and care for your children. According […]
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Are There Different Powers of Attorney?

POSTED ON: July 27, 2020 BY: Kyle Krull
Different powers of attorney have different functions. You know your estate planning should include incapacity planning, right? The documents required to help you when you die only take affect after you have passed away. Illnesses or accidents can leave you unable to make decisions without killing you. According to a recent The Miami News-Record article […]
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Should Asset Protection Planning Include an LLC?

POSTED ON: July 24, 2020 BY: Kyle Krull
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 […]
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Should I Customize My Estate Plan?

POSTED ON: July 23, 2020 BY: Kyle Krull
You should customize your estate plan to meet your unique needs. Is anything truly one-size-fits-all? There are reasons why most clothing comes in different sizes. People come in all different shapes and sizes. Consequently, they have different clothing needs. According to a recent The News-Enterprise article titled “Don’t settle for a generic estate plan,” people also […]
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What Are Risks of Not Planning for Special Needs?

POSTED ON: July 22, 2020 BY: Kyle Krull
Your loves ones with special needs require specific planning. You have begun to worry about your child with special needs. Why? You are reasonably certain your child will outlive you. When this happens, you do not want to leave your child financially vulnerable. According to a recent NWTimes.com article titled “Planning for loved ones with special […]
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Can I Receive Social Security from My Ex-spouse?

POSTED ON: July 21, 2020 BY: Kyle Krull
You may be entitled to Social Security benefits from your ex-spouse. You are divorced. Throughout your marriage, you put your career on hold. Your spouse worked in a traditional job. You took care of managing the household. You were not able to have Social Security withheld from your paycheck. According to a recent nj.com article titled “I’m […]
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Can Money be Earmarked for Inheritance Tax?

POSTED ON: July 20, 2020 BY: Kyle Krull
Certain states levy an inheritance tax. Death does not exempt your money from taxes. In fact, it can trigger taxes. States with inheritances taxes can make estate planning and administration more complicated. If you live in one of these states, to include our neighboring states of Nebraska and Iowa, then you will want to consider […]
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