How to Gift Real Estate without Creating Problems for Heirs
In the spirit of giving, there are rules to keep in mind, especially if you’re considering gifting your loved ones real estate in the new year.
January 14, 2026
Understanding Gift Tax Rules can help Tax-Efficient Giving
Financial gifts can be a meaningful way to share wealth with loved ones. However, understanding the tax implications ensures that you avoid unexpected liabilities and maximize tax benefits.
February 12, 2025
Step-Up in Basis can help Avoid or Reduce Taxes
Step-up in basis, also known as stepped-up basis, is a wrinkle in the federal tax code that can help heirs avoid or reduce taxes on inherited assets.
April 25, 2023
Tips to Reduce Size of your Taxable Estate
Today’s high estate and gift tax exemptions could be slashed in a few years. Maximize those and other benefits now.
January 23, 2023
Unified Tax Credit is Central to Estate Planning
Gift taxes and estate taxes are only applied if your bequeathed assets exceed a certain dollar amount. Here’s a look at what the unified tax credit is, how it relates to gift or estate taxes and who this credit impacts.
December 13, 2022
Protect the Family Business for the Next Generation
Failing to properly plan for disability, death, or the ultimate transition of a family business can lead to disastrous financial consequences for both the business and the family.
December 6, 2022
What Is Upstream Planning?
Doing some ‘upstream’ planning now will take the guesswork out of what’s coming your way.
November 2, 2022
Dynasty Trusts offer more Control over Assets
One type of trust, the qualified perpetual trust, can be used to pass assets down to your beneficiaries, decade after decade.
August 15, 2022
Your Estate Plan should incorporate Asset Protection
Perhaps the largest number of people who may benefit from asset protection planning are those who are at most mildly concerned about asset protection issues, or not even aware of the need for such planning.
July 20, 2022
Strategies to reduce Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax
Due to recent tax law changes, your family may be able to avoid adverse federal estate tax consequences when you leave assets to your adult children.
June 29, 2022