Please note the following updates for 2022 Estate and Gift Exclusions: Estates of decedents who passed away during 2022 have a basic exclusion amount of $12,060,000, up from a total of $11,700,000 for estates of decedents who passed away in 2021. The annual exclusion for gifts increases to $16,000 for the calendar year 2022, up Read the full article…
The SECURE Act, which became effective on January 1, 2021, changed the rules for inherited IRAs. Prior to that, the rules were very beneficial to non-spousal beneficiaries. The act upended the “life expectancy” rule for distributions and, in its place, created the 10-year rule for non-spousal beneficiaries. The act establishes a time period of 10 Read the full article…
In the last article in our series, we covered the benefits a trust offers for creators and beneficiaries. In this article, we’ll dive into more detail about the types of trusts that can be established and the pros and cons. Types of Trusts Revocable Trusts Revocable trusts (living trusts) can be changed or canceled at Read the full article…
Please note the following updates for 2022 Estate and Gift Exclusions: Estates of decedents who passed away during 2022 have a basic exclusion amount of $12,060,000, up from a total of $11,700,000 for estates of decedents who passed away in 2021. The annual exclusion for gifts increases to $16,000 for the calendar year 2022, up Read the full article…
With the advent of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, the estate, gift, and generation skipping tax exemptions increased dramatically, but these changes were only temporary. With the Biden administration now in place and at least some Democratic control of the senate, there is added uncertainty that should be evaluated soon. It is Read the full article…
At the most basic level, estate planning can be defined as preparing for the dispersal of your assets after you’ve passed. Your assets might include your debts, miscellaneous personal belongings, automobiles, real estate, life insurance and more. Estate planning can also apply to medical decisions outlined in advance before a debilitating condition takes away autonomy. Read the full article…
