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Automatic Extension Available for Making Portability Election
Portability allows a surviving spouse to apply a deceased spouse’s unused estate tax exemption amount toward his or her own transfers during life or...
To help you understand the implications of the recent Corporate Transparency Act
We have prepared a selection of frequently asked questions.
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Raising Money-Smart Children
If you’ve worked a lifetime to build a large estate, you undoubtedly would like to leave a lasting legacy to your children and future generations....
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IRA Charitable Rollover - Even More Beneficial in 2018
If you’re age 70½ or older, you can make direct contributions — up to $100,000 annually — from your IRA to qualified charitable organizations without...
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2 Ways to Ensure a Successful Family Business Transfer
For many people, a family-owned business is their primary source of wealth, so it’s critical to plan carefully for the transition of ownership from...
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Tailoring the Role of Trust Protectors in Estate Planning
Irrevocable trusts can allow for the smooth, tax-advantaged transfer of wealth to family members. But there’s a drawback: When you set up an...
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#1 Argument Against DIY Estate Planning
There’s no law that says you can’t prepare your own estate plan. And with an abundance of online services that automate the creation of wills and...