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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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Estate Planning Pitfall: You Sell Real Estate for $1

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Someone may have told you a story along these lines: Years ago, my grandfather bought land along the shore in (fill in a desirable resort area) for $1,000. He built a vacation home on the property for $50,000 and his family...more

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Estate Planning 2022 Federal Tax Update

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As we start the new year, this Federal Tax Update highlights estate planning-related federal tax information that may be helpful as you consider planning options for 2022. Because Congress could pass legislation that changes...more

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American Families Plan and Real Estate Investments – 1031 Exchanges

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This article is part of a series discussing how the American Families Plan might affect real estate investments. Previous articles discussed how the American Families Plan proposes eliminating the stepped-up basis for many...more

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The Federal Estate Tax In 2021: What Might We Expect? What Can We Do?

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Happy New Year? Ask anyone outside the United States what comes to mind when they think about an American New Year’s celebration, and the odds are pretty good they will mention the ball drop in New York City’s Times Square. ...more

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When to Take Advantage of a Spousal Lifetime Access Trust (SLAT)

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Under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, in 2020 each person may transfer up to $11,580,000 without incurring a gift or estate tax. This generous exemption amount will sunset at the end of 2025, which means that in 2026, the...more

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The Clock Is Ticking on Estate and Gift Planning

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November’s election results could have a profound effect on the estate and gift tax laws. Among a number of significant issues are...more

Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C.

Insight on Estate Planning - February/March 2019: Basis consistency rules come into play when inheriting property

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If a person is in line to inherit property from a parent or other loved one, it’s critical to understand the basis consistency rules. Tax law provides that the income tax basis of property received from a deceased person...more

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2016 Year-End Trusts & Estates Update

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As 2016 comes to a close, we would like to share with you a number of recent developments affecting trust and estate planning that may be of interest: Final regulations restricting valuation discounts unlikely to be...more

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Year End Gifting

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Each December I usually write about year-end gifting, as now is the time that many people think about gifting to loved ones, especially with the holidays upon us. In addition to making you, as well as the beneficiary of your...more

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Estate Planning Pitfall: You’re transferring your home to your children

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Frequently, parents choose to transfer ownership of a home to their adult children to remove it from their taxable estates. There are many good reasons to do this, but the road is paved with tax potholes. This brief article...more

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