Back in 1913, Woodrow Wilson began his first term as president, and Americans first filed Form 1040s. Right from the beginning, Congress told the IRS to enforce rigid rules for compensation and to forget about gifts. The IRS followed orders....
Consider Irene, who recently became a widow when her husband, Henry, died. Like most married couples, they held the title to their home in joint ownership with the right of survivorship. In plainer language, this means that co-owner Henry's death results in his loss of all...
COVID-19 has made estate planning even more complicated. This post discusses the three basic areas to review as you reassess your estate plan, including the tax strategies that have become more advantageous because of the current financial and economic environment....
Myths and misconceptions about estate planning abound. This post shares the most common mistakes to avoid and help your family save thousands of dollars in unnecessary taxes and probate fees....
The earlier you start planning your estate, the more choices you'll have. If you start now, your plan will help keep your loved ones from becoming stressed if you suddenly become disabled or pass away. This post discusses some important factors to consider to help you begin...
On November 25, 2018, the IRS issued proposed regulations, which indicate that gifts made before January 1, 2026, will not be clawed back to the estates of decedents dying after December 31, 2025. The issuance of these proposed regulations strengthens a tremendous opportunity for the...
While US citizens and residents are subject to worldwide estate and gift taxation on their gratuitous transfers, non-residents are only subject to the US estate tax on property that is situated, or deemed situated, in the United States. This post discusses some of the tax...
Recently, the Treasury issued proposed regulations which, if adopted, would severely limit taxpayers’ ability to receive tax benefits for wealth transfers to family limited partnerships. This post discusses why you should act now if you have a federally taxable estate and are considering wealth transfers....
Shortly after Prince’s death, rumors surfaced that he died without a will. In fact, every now and then we hear of a famous celebrity with a significant estate, who died without a will. So what does that exactly mean for the family of the dearly...
Although not as popular as they once were, family limited partnerships remain an effective tool in reducing federal estate and gift taxes. In the Estate of Natale B. Giustina v. Commissioner, T.C. Memo. 2016-114, assets having a fair market value of $150,680,000 were valued...
