The estate tax is a tax placed on a deceased person’s right to transfer property after their death. The total amount of assets in the person’s estate is known was their gross estate. When determining what the estate tax will be, the fair market value of their assets, not what their value was when they were acquired, is used to determine the deceased’s gross e state. Once the amount in the gross estate is decided, certain deductions are permitted before arriving at the amount known as … [Read more...]
Regardless of your age, you should have an estate plan
Posted on May 20, 2014 //
Most people, if not all, can benefit from having rules and parameters in place for others to follow at the time of their death. These rules are called estate plans. While creating such a plan may be an uncomfortable thing for many to attempt and deal with, it is a vital part of maintaining one’s assets and preparing for the future. Regardless of a person’s age or wealth, these plans can make a big difference in how their loved ones fare when they pass away. … [Read more...]
