Adjustment in Cost Basis is a Crucial Tax Consideration
The adjustment in basis is a crucial tax consideration–what can it mean for you?
January 24, 2024
Strategies to avoid Inheritance Disputes
A highly successful estate-management strategy for avoiding inheritance disputes is to make a meticulously detailed and legally sound will.
January 22, 2024
Estate Planning for Unmarried Senior Couples
Creating an estate plan for an unmarried couple is already challenging. However, when the cohabitating couple is in their golden years, it’s especially tricky.
January 10, 2024
Trusts Work for Multi-State Property Owners
Whatever the case may be, owning real property in more than one state can be a problem after your death if you don’t want your estate tied up in probate court.
January 9, 2024
Estate Planning is increasingly Popular with Millennials
Millennials and Gen Zers are taking their estate planning seriously. These tips can help make the process seem less daunting.
January 3, 2024
Qualified Charitable Distributions benefit older Taxpayers
For taxpayers who stress over annual Required Minimum Distributions and are also inclined to charitable giving, Qualified Charitable Distributions or QCDs have been a useful tool to accommodate both relief over federal income tax angst and the desire to donate.
December 19, 2023
Marital Trusts help protect Blended Families
Understanding marital trusts is crucial for couples looking to secure their financial future and provide for the surviving spouse tax-efficiently. This article is a guide to marital trusts, how they work and their advantages and disadvantages. With the potential to safeguard assets and ensure that they reach the intended beneficiaries, marital trusts can be an effective part of a comprehensive estate plan, particularly for those in a second marriage or a blended family. What Is a Marital Trust? A marital trust is a type of irrevocable trust and is crafted to benefit…
December 18, 2023
Tips to protect Seniors from Guardianship Abuse
Elder law attorneys see firsthand the complexities and potential pitfalls of guardianship arrangements. The recent investigation into guardianship practices in Florida, as reported by the Washington Post, underscores the urgent need for vigilance and reform in this area. While guardianships are designed to protect the vulnerable, they can sometimes lead to significant abuses, including forced isolation and financial exploitation. This article aims to shed light on the complexities of the guardianship system, expose issues related to guardian-inflicted elder abuse and provide practical advice for avoiding guardianship by planning before becoming incapacitated. What Is Guardianship?…
December 12, 2023
Gift and Estate Tax Exemption Limits Increase for 2024
It’s nobler to give than to take, the saying goes, and giving assets to loved ones while you’re still alive is a great way for them to enjoy the benefits right away—and for you to delight in seeing them enhance their lives.
December 11, 2023
Credit Card Debt must be Paid after Death
It’s a morbid yet common worry: What happens to credit card debt when you die?
December 7, 2023