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If you’re a real estate developer or a small business owner who owns commercial real estate, you might be thinking
Estate planning can be overwhelming. One reason is that it has a language all its own. While you may be
If you have minor children, choosing a guardian to care for them should you die unexpectedly is one of the
“Tax day” is just around the corner. This year, the deadline for filing 2020 individual tax returns is Monday, May
Now that the federal gift and estate tax exemption has reached an inflation-adjusted $11.7 million for 2021, fewer estates are
Are you thinking about setting up a retirement plan for yourself and your employees, but you’re worried about the financial
Although much of estate planning deals with what happens after you die, it’s equally important to have a plan for
Even though the federal gift and estate tax exemption is currently very high ($11.7 million for 2021), there are families
President Biden recently announced his $1.8 trillion American Families Plan (AFP), the third step in his Build Back Better policy
President Biden’s proposals for individual taxpayers were outlined in an April 28 address to Congress and in an 18-page fact
President Biden’s proposals for individual taxpayers were outlined in an April 28 address to Congress and in an 18-page fact
One advantage of inheriting an IRA from your spouse is that you’re entitled to transfer the funds to a spousal
If you have a life insurance policy, you may want to ensure that the benefits your family will receive after
Are you considering buying or replacing a vehicle that you’ll use in your business? If you choose a heavy sport
If you are about to receive an inheritance from a family member, you can use a qualified disclaimer to refuse
If you’re charitably inclined and you collect art, appreciated artwork can make one of the best charitable gifts from a
Do you own a vacation home? If you both rent it out and use it personally, you might save tax
If you’ve worked a lifetime to build a large estate, you undoubtedly would like to leave a lasting legacy to
If you dream of spending your golden years in a tropical paradise, a culture-rich European city or another foreign locale,
For many people, a family-owned business is their primary source of wealth, so it’s critical to plan carefully for the
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) created a new general business tax credit for certain businesses that grant their
On September 13, the House Ways and Means Committee passed three separate bills that will be the cornerstone of what
When married couples neglect to prepare an estate plan, state intestacy laws step in to help provide financial security for
Estate planning and investment risk management go hand in hand. After all, an estate plan is effective only if you
The S corporation business structure offers many advantages, including limited liability for owners and no double taxation (at least at
Now that the gift and estate tax exemption has reached a record high of $11.18 million (for 2018), it may