The transfer tax looks a little different in 2022. Taxes are not constant. Sometimes the laws are updated by both the state and the federal taxing authorities. Other times, the thresholds and amounts are influenced by inflation. According to a recent Forbes article titled “2022 Transfer Tax Update,” both may apply to the transfer tax […]
A pet trust provides protection for pets after the death of their owner. Adopting pets was popular in 2020. Some people were home alone and wanted company. Others thought it was a good time to teach their children responsibility. Whatever the reason, many pets found their way into homes and hearts. According to a recent […]
Wealth transfer can be complicated by a number of factors. Not everyone has a job earning them large sums of money each year. This does not necessarily mean they will have fewer assets to transfer. Rather, many build their wealth through wise money management over the course of their careers. Think Dave Ramsey. According to […]
A home is a large investment physically and financially. Owning a home requires commitment. A lot of it. Becoming a homeowner involves monthly mortgage payments as well as property taxes. Properly maintaining the home is also not cheap. According to a recent Real Simple article titled “For Retirees, a Home Could Be Your Largest Asset—or […]
Not all assets are equally beneficial to inherit. People have preferences. Sometimes these are fairly arbitrary like whether someone enjoys dark or milk chocolate. [Given a choice, I always opt for dark.] Other preferences stem from what makes the most sense well-considered reasons. According to a recent Kiplinger article titled “6 of the Best Assets […]
Owning a family business requires thoughtful succession planning. Family businesses come in all shapes and sizes. Some offer goods. Others offer services. According to a recent The Tampa Bay Business Journal article titled “Selling a family business: Plan to maximize value and preserve wealth,” estate planning and succession planning are essential to any of these […]
Certain symptoms of dementia present prior to memory loss. Losing a loved ones is a heartbreaking experience. Death is an unpleasant reality of being human. Although death is a universal experience, some lose their loved ones earlier through the memory loss and personality changes associated with dementia or Alzheimer’s. According to a recent The (UK) […]
The Prince estate may finally be finding resolution. The death of a celebrity often brings with it a sense of shock. Few people watch a movie or listen to a song and think about how the artists will eventually die. Although some celebrities live long lives, others die suddenly and tragically. This was the case […]
A corporate trustee can benefit the management of a trust. Some tasks can be easily delegated to family and friends. Need groceries from the store? Send your child who can drive. Need plumbing in your bathroom fixed? Perhaps you should evaluate whether anyone has the appropriate skills. According to a recent The Quad Cities Times […]
Your residence will influence whether you owe an estate tax, an inheritance tax, or both. Taxes are a part of life and even a part of death. Just ask Benjamin Franklin. Although you cannot legally avoid payment of all taxes, choices you make can either increase or decrease the amount you owe. One important factor […]
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