by Christine | Aug 21, 2013 | Estate Planning, Expatriation |
There are distinct immigration rules and tax rules. Seek advice from an immigration lawyer and a tax adviser. You need both sets of rules. Is the grass really greener on the other side? When it comes to becoming an expatriate, you may want to do your homework before...
by Christine | Aug 20, 2013 | Basis, Capital Gains, Estate Planning |
When you inherit property, such as a house or stocks, the property is usually worth more than it was when the original owner purchased it. If you were to sell the property, there could be huge capital gains taxes. Fortunately, when you inherit property, the property’s...
by Christine | Aug 19, 2013 | Estate Planning, Non Probate Asset, Payable On Death Account, Procrastination |
“It’s not that these accounts can’t or shouldn’t be used, it’s just they have to be coordinated carefully with the rest of the plan,” says Patrick Lannon, an estate lawyer with Bilzin Sumberg in Miami, Fla. “If there is more than one child and you make a paid on death...
by Christine | Aug 13, 2013 | Estate Law, Estate Planning, Legacy |
We all want to be remembered, to feel that we’ve contributed something to the world. For some, this can be a driving force leading to great accomplishments and extraordinary contributions to mankind. But for most of us with more modest goals, what pushes us is the...
by Christine | Aug 12, 2013 | Elder Law, Estate Law, Estate Planning |
If you live in one of the states with an estate tax, you need to take the tax into account when planning your estate … Another state tax to take into account when planning your estate is the inheritance tax. Just when you think you’ve got the whole federal estate tax...
by Christine | Aug 8, 2013 | Disinheritance, Estate Planning |
“This is the thing people who disinherit someone don’t understand: It puts a huge amount of pressure on those who aren’t being disinherited,” says Caschetta, whose experience inspired her to write a book on the subject that she's trying to get published....