States With the Best Tax Rates for Retirees
Estate and Inheritance Taxes“The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act raised the federal estate tax exemption considerably. Before the tax reform law, it was $5.49 million …
Estate and Inheritance Taxes“The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act raised the federal estate tax exemption considerably. Before the tax reform law, it was $5.49 million …
Unequal Inheritances: A Source of Conflict Among Family Members“When you’re planning to divide your estate unequally, explain the reasons to your heirs, and remember: They …
The Importance of Accurate Estate Planning“’Per stirpes’ vs. ‘per capita.’ Making the wrong choice could cause an estate planning disaster.” No one relishes the idea …
“So, you’ve decided that a family member won’t be getting an inheritance, after all. Maybe you have an ungrateful or irresponsible family member you want …
“By discussing finances with your children early and often, you can set them—and future generations—up for success, when it’s time to receive the wealth you’ve …
“When the Spanish painter Pablo Picasso died of a heart attack on April 8, 1973, he left behind not only a huge artistic oeuvre of …
“Losing a loved one isn’t just an emotional burden—it also carries an administrative load. There are flower arrangements to pick, eulogies to write and a …
“It is also important to realize that it isn’t merely ‘why’ you are updating your will, but ‘when’ you are updating that can make all …
“When a loved one dies, any leftover IRA funds they had, goes to whomever they labeled as beneficiaries. If you’re a beneficiary, you have to …
“It took my husband Mike’s heart attack to force us to recognize the need for having an estate plan. It was not smart. You are …