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Can I Bequeath My Home to My Children without Taxes?

You would like to pass a house tax-free to your heirs. After all, you want to give them a gift, not the burden of taxes. How do you do that?

Posted on: September 15, 2020

State Laws Have an Impact on Your Estate

I am a resident of Florida. I would like to leave my condo in Florida to my friend’s daughter, who I consider my stepdaughter, after my death. She is a resident of New Jersey and they would use the condo as a vacation home. Will she be considered my daughter for tax purposes, and which state’s tax laws will count?

Posted on: September 14, 2020

How Do I Handle Inheritance?

The period leading up to and shortly after losing a close relative is often one of the most emotionally demanding times that we, as humans, experience.

Posted on: September 11, 2020

What Does Pandemic Estate Planning Look Like?

The coronavirus pandemic has certainly caused havoc and concern for many people, particularly in regard to their health and their finances — and these two areas intersect in estate planning. So, if you haven’t drawn up your estate plans yet, or you think they may need to be revised, now may be a good time to act.”

Posted on: September 10, 2020

How to Make Beneficiary Designations Better

Beneficiary mistakes can result in retirement plan assets being transferred to unintended beneficiaries.

Posted on: September 9, 2020

Should I Let The State Write My Will?

Death is not a favorite conversation topic. However, we all know it is something we must at some point discuss. The loss of a close friend or family member, or an event, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, seems to bring the topic to the forefront.

Posted on: September 8, 2020

Estate Planning Basics You Need to Know

Estate planning can come in a variety of forms, from basic beneficiary designations when you open a bank or brokerage account to more complex and comprehensive plans.

Posted on: September 7, 2020

Why Should I Think about My Death?

Talking about death makes most of us uncomfortable, so we don't plan for it. That's a big mistake, because if you don't have an end-of-life plan, your state's laws decide who gets everything you own. A doctor you've never met could decide how you spend your last moments, and your loved ones could be saddled with untangling an expensive legal mess after you die.

Posted on: September 4, 2020

What Happens If I Don’t Fund My Trust?

If you have updated your estate plan during the Covid crisis and even found a way to sign your documents while maintaining social distance, do not overlook the last step of trust funding.

Posted on: September 3, 2020