Disclaimer Trust May Be Answer To Estate Tax Changes In Florida
There are various aspects to consider when estate planning. One of these factors may require considering the tax implications of planning an estate. This is especially pertinent to some people, since previous cuts to the estate tax are set to expire at the end of this year if Congress does not act to extend them. […]
Hoarders Can Make Estate Planning And Administration Tricky
When a loved one passes away, the person’s family is usually left behind to sort through the estate. For those who were hoarders and extreme collectors, following through on the their estate planning instructions may be challenging with the overwhelming amount of belongings stored up. At first it can be shocking for those in Florida […]
Some Democrats Oppose White House Estate Tax Plan
The subject of taxes was a contentious topic during the recent elections. There was much argument in Florida and elsewhere regarding whether the extremely wealthy in the U.S. were paying their fair share of the tax burden. A major part of the debate was the estate tax, which is mostly paid by the wealthier Americans […]
Farmers Worried About Effects Of Changes In Estate Tax
It is undeniable that farmers make up an important segment of American society. They provide the nation with a reliable food source, allow us to avoid reliance on foreign food imports and also give us the means to import food products of American manufacture. In addition, farming is a cultural tradition, one that is passed […]
Estate Tax Planning Doesn’t Have To Be The Focus Of Estate Plans
Florida residents who have engaged in the estate planning process may be aware that it is more complex than merely deciding who gets the family condo or grandmother’s prized china. In fact, there may be more variables to the process than most people realize when they get started, such as estate tax planning, which is […]
Estate Tax Rules That Benefit Florida Residents
At least once a year, it may a good idea to review estate planning rules and laws as they may change. For instance, the estate tax exemption has risen each year since 2011 with inflation. In 2015, the estate exemption is $5.43 million, which is a $90,000 raise since 2014. However, those who have made […]
Estate Planning In 2015: Understanding The IRS guidelines
Every year, the Internal Revenue Service provides updates to the amount individuals can set aside for their future or leave to their heirs tax-free. These guidelines allow for individuals to maximize ways to provide for their families now and after they are gone. The 2015 federal estate tax exemption is $5.43 million per person. The […]
How Gift Taxes Affect Estate Planning In Florida
When property is gratuitously transferred from one individual to another, it is considered a gift in the eyes of the government. This gift may be subject to the gift tax depending on how much the gift is worth and whether an individual has any of his or her gift tax exemption available. Property that is […]
Choosing Executor May Be Important To Estate Tax Planning
There are many aspects which a person must consider when designing an estate plan. One common concern that people have when making estate planning decisions is estate tax liability in Florida and in every other state. The law currently allows a spouse to gain his or her deceased spouse’s unused tax exemption amount through the […]
Portability Made Permanent For Estate Tax Planning In Florida
Wealth inequality has been rising rapidly in the United States over the last several years. This topic has also been a large part of the debate between lawmakers in Florida and other states on how to solve this problem. One solution — which lawmakers have devised has to do with changes to the estate tax […]