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Estate Planning is a process where individuals prepare or plan for the settlement of their personal affairs in the event of incapacitation or death. Estate plans typically include provisions relating to the disposition of assets, guardianship of minor children, and appointment of representatives to make medical and financial decisions. Effective estate planning can decrease tax liability and facilitate the probate process. less -

The Estate Planner - November/December 2019

Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP on 10/4/2019

What’s a clawback ? and should you be worried about it? By temporarily doubling the gift and estate tax exemption amount, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act created an historic opportunity for affluent families to shelter wealth...more

The Estate Planner - September/October 2019

Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP on 8/13/2019

Is silence golden? The good and the bad of keeping your trust a secret - It’s common for parents to set aside money or other assets in trust for their children or grandchildren. At the same time, many parents agonize...more

Is My IRA Safe From the Nursing Home?

Ruder Ware on 6/13/2019

After working and saving, clients are concerned that unexpected costs will become unplanned for drains on their Retirement Accounts (e.g, 401(k), IRA, Roth IRA, 403(b), etc.). As the need to pay for nursing home care nears,...more

Can I Give My Kids $15,000 a Year?

Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C. on 11/5/2018

If you have it to give, you certainly can, but there may be consequences should you apply for Medicaid long-term care coverage within five years after each gift. The $15,000 figure is the amount of the current gift tax...more

Weathering the Storm: How to Get Your Affairs in Order

Ward and Smith, P.A. on 9/28/2018

I’m writing this in Wilmington, North Carolina at a time when many in this area still are struggling after Hurricane Florence. The weekend before the storm was bright and sunny. I would have rather gone to the beach, but...more

Are Trusts Still Useful If the Estate Tax Is Repealed?

Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C. on 8/11/2017

With Republicans in control of Congress and the presidency, there is talk of eliminating the federal estate tax. In 2017 the tax affects only estates over $5.49 million, meaning that for more than 99 percent of Americans,...more

Understanding the Tax Consequences of Inheriting a Roth IRA

Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C. on 9/19/2016

Passing down a Roth IRA can seem like a good idea, but it doesn't always make the most sense. Before converting a traditional IRA into a Roth IRA to benefit your heirs, you should consider the tax consequences. ...more

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