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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... more +
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 -
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Seize the Moment: Maximizing Your Estate Planning Before 2026

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In a significant legislative shift, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 doubled the exemption amounts for estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes (collectively known as “Death Taxes”). As of 2024, the federal...more

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2024 Estate and Gift Tax Update

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The IRS has announced the official estate and gift exclusion amounts for 2024. For an estate of any decedent dying during calendar year 2024, the Federal applicable exemption will increase from $12.92 million to $13.61...more

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2023 State Death Tax Chart - May 2023

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This chart is maintained for the McGuireWoods LLP Website and is updated regularly. Any comments on the chart or new developments that should be reflected on the chart may be sent to cfox@mcguirewoods.com. ...more

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What is the Estate Tax and How Does it Work?

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Earlier this month, I provided a very brief overview of the estate tax in a vlog. In this blog post, I’ll expand on estate tax basics. What is the estate tax? At its foundation, the estate tax is a tax imposed on the...more

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To Give or Not to Give: Considerations for Year-End Gifting

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Presented by Cohen Seglias attorney Whitney Patience O'Reilly on December 15, 2020. As we approach the end of the year, individuals face decisions about whether or not to gift money and the potential ramifications for any...more

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State Death Tax Chart - October 2020

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This chart is maintained for the McGuireWoods LLP Website and is updated regularly. Any comments on the chart or new developments that should be reflected on the chart may be sent to cfox@mcguirewoods.com. ...more

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Using Spousal Lifetime Access Trusts to Lock in High Estate Tax Exemption Amounts

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The federal gift, estate and generation-skipping transfer (GST) tax exemptions are at an all-time high—currently $11.58 million for individuals and $23.16 million for married couples—but may not remain so for long. Some...more

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Practical Estate Planning Considerations During a Pandemic

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While the safety of your family is of first priority, the current health and economic crisis caused by COVID-19 raises issues and presents estate planning opportunities for your consideration....more

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Estate Tax Changes Past, Present, and Future March 2019

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I. INTRODUCTION - This outline is a selective and evolving review of the history of the modern federal estate tax. It originated during the attempts to repeal the estate tax in President Clinton’s second term and...more

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McGuireWoods LLP State Death Tax Chart January 2019 #3

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This State Death Tax chart is maintained for the McGuireWoods LLP Website and is updated regularly. ...more

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McGuireWoods LLP State Death Tax Chart January 2019 #2

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This chart is maintained for the ACTEC Website and is updated regularly. ...more

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McGuireWoods LLP State Death Tax Chart January 2019

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This State Death Tax chart is maintained for the McGuireWoods LLP Website and is updated regularly. ...more

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Estate Tax Changes Past, Present and Future October 2018

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I. INTRODUCTION - This outline is a selective and evolving review of the history of the modern federal estate tax. It originated during the attempts to repeal the estate tax in President Clinton’s second term and...more

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Estate Tax Changes Past, Present and Future September 2018

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I. INTRODUCTION - This outline is a selective and evolving review of the history of the modern federal estate tax. It originated during the attempts to repeal the estate tax in President Clinton’s second term and...more

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McGuireWoods LLP State Death Tax Chart (Updated)

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This State Death Tax chart is maintained for the McGuireWoods LLP Website and is updated regularly. ...more

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Estate Tax Changes Past, Present and Future July 2018

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I. INTRODUCTION - This outline is a selective and evolving review of the history of the modern federal estate tax. It originated during the attempts to repeal the estate tax in President Clinton’s second term and...more

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McGuireWoods LLP State Death Tax Chart (Updated)

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This State Death Tax chart is maintained for the McGuireWoods LLP Website and is updated regularly. ...more

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Estate Tax Changes Past, Present, and Future (Updated)

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I. INTRODUCTION - This outline is a selective and evolving review of the history of the modern federal estate tax. It originated during the attempts to repeal the estate tax in President Clinton’s second term and...more

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McGuireWoods LLP State Death Tax Chart (Updated)

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This State Death Tax chart is maintained for the McGuireWoods LLP Website and is updated regularly. ...more

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Estate Tax Changes Past, Present and Future

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I. INTRODUCTION - This outline is a selective and evolving review of the history of the modern federal estate tax. It originated during the attempts to repeal the estate tax in President Clinton’s second term and...more

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Estate Tax Changes Past, Present and Future

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I. INTRODUCTION - This outline is a selective and evolving review of the history of the modern federal estate tax. It originated during the attempts to repeal the estate tax in President Clinton’s second term and...more

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McGuireWoods LLP State Death Tax Chart (Updated)

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This State Death Tax chart is maintained for the McGuireWoods LLP Website and is updated regularly. ...more

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Estate Tax Changes Past, Present, and Future (Updated)

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I. INTRODUCTION - This outline is a selective and evolving review of the history of the modern federal estate tax. It originated during the attempts to repeal the estate tax in President Clinton’s second term and...more

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Estate Tax Changes Past, Present and Future (Updated)

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I. INTRODUCTION - This outline is a selective and evolving review of the history of the modern federal estate tax. It originated during the attempts to repeal the estate tax in President Clinton’s second term and...more

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Estate Tax Changes Past, Present, and Future

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I. INTRODUCTION - This outline is a selective and evolving review of the history of the modern federal estate tax. It originated during the attempts to repeal the estate tax in President Clinton’s second term and...more

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