Will Proposed Tax Hikes Have an Impact on My Estate Planning?
April 20, 2023
President Joe Biden is proposing a series of tax increases on investors and top-earning Americans in his annual budget request to Congress.
President Joe Biden is proposing a series of tax increases on investors and top-earning Americans in his annual budget request to Congress.
In certain instances, particularly when there is no Will, the system ensures that all accounts and property are distributed in accordance with state law.
Memorabilia collections, by their nature, are specialized and unique. When considering your estate planning, it’s important to think about what you require of your beneficiaries — if you’re not planning on selling your collection — and how you can make that process as easy as possible for your family. What will your spouse or children have to deal with as they dispose of the items?
Everyone needs to worry about estate planning. That planning doesn’t only pertain to what happens when you die but what could happen if you end up incapacitated.
A badly in debt woman dies leaving the proceeds of substantial insurance policies to her children only to have her trust contested by relatives who claim an amendment naming the children as beneficiaries is invalid with no witnesses, misspelled names, suspicious signatures and was never given to previous trustees for review as required by agreement. A long, expensive, and protracted legal battle likely is brewing.
What Can You Do If Someone Steals Your Inheritance?
Losing a loved one is stressful enough without having to deal with a botched funeral. Preplanning, due diligence and good communication can head off difficult surprises.
With 2022 bringing very little change to trust and estate law, 2023 remains a prime opportunity to take advantage of the favorable tax landscape.
When you’re in the midst of a divorce, you’re probably not thinking about estate planning or your will. However, if you’re divorcing, you should think about the impact a divorce can have on an estate plan.
Probate court ensures that a will is executed according to the wishes of the individual who has passed away.
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