"Tax Law Changes for 2022" by Attorney Jon J. Gasior (Audio) Since 2011, the federal estate tax has changed at the beginning of each New Year. As such, it is important to review the estate tax landscape both at the federal and state level. Below, we will discuss the estate planning tax laws. First, in Maryland there is a $5 million estate tax exclusion. What that means is that if you pass … [Read more...] about Tax Law Changes for 2022
Basics of Estate Planning: Portability vs. Credit Shelter Trust
"Basics of Estate Planning: Portability vs. Credit Shelter Trust" by Attorney Colleen Sinclair Prosser (Audio) Prior to the advent of “portability,” estate planning attorneys used a “credit shelter trust” as the gold standard to preserve the estate tax exclusion of the first spouse to die. Assets up to the exclusion were placed in the trust for the benefit of the surviving spouse and … [Read more...] about Basics of Estate Planning: Portability vs. Credit Shelter Trust
What Taxes Do I Need to Worry About When I Die?”
As an estate planning attorney, one of the biggest concerns of many of my clients is taxes. There is a lot of misconception about taxes, especially estate taxes, so let’s try to clear some of that up. There are a few taxes that you need to be concerned about when setting up your estate plan. There is a federal estate tax, state estate tax, state inheritance tax, and income tax considerations … [Read more...] about What Taxes Do I Need to Worry About When I Die?”
Free Estate Planning Seminars Next Week! Register now!
The estate planning seminars establishes the necessary components of an effective estate plan. The seminar is presented in a case study format profiling the life of Bill and Mary Jones. Several scenarios are used to relay the impact of estate planning issues relating to probate, disability due to incompetence, protection of government benefits for special needs loved ones, second marriages, … [Read more...] about Free Estate Planning Seminars Next Week! Register now!
Portability in Estate Planning
Portability was introduced under the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 and is effective for married persons dying on or after January 1, 2011. It has the potential to save you greatly in estate taxes, but you must act quickly if you intend to make a portability election. Here is some background: Currently, the federal estate and gift tax exclusions are unified at 5.34 Million Dollars, … [Read more...] about Portability in Estate Planning
Maryland Estate Tax Exemption Raised
On May 15, 2014, Governor O’Malley signed a bill that will raise the Maryland estate tax exemption. The General Assembly passed the legislation this session and there was much anticipation as to whether the governor would sign the bill. Currently, the state estate exemption is One Million Dollars in Maryland. This means that if you pass away with less than One Million Dollars of assets, you … [Read more...] about Maryland Estate Tax Exemption Raised
James Gandolfini’s Will: 3 Lessons in Estate Planning – Audio
"James Gandolfini's Will: 3 Lessons in Estate Planning" by The American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys, compliments of Attorney Nicole Livingston … [Read more...] about James Gandolfini’s Will: 3 Lessons in Estate Planning – Audio
2013 Estate, Gift and Capital Gains Tax Changes
As 2012 was winding down, estate planners throughout the country waited to see how Congress and the President would handle capital gains, estate and gift tax issues. Under what is called a sunset provision, the estate tax exemption was scheduled to return to $1,000,000 on January 1, 2013, the amount set prior to the Bush Era Tax Cuts. This would have meant that all estates in excess of … [Read more...] about 2013 Estate, Gift and Capital Gains Tax Changes
We Dodged the Fiscal Cliff – How the New Tax Bill Affects You
Posted by Attorney Colleen Sinclair Prosser on behalf of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys In case you haven’t heard, the New Year brought a new law recently signed by the President. To avoid the country from falling off the “fiscal cliff,” the “American Taxpayer Relief Act” was approved on New Year’s Day. The approval and signing of this new law may affect the future of your … [Read more...] about We Dodged the Fiscal Cliff – How the New Tax Bill Affects You
Your Estate Matters – Audio – 2013 Estate, Gift and Capital Gains Tax Changes
"2013 Estate, Gift and Capital Gains Tax Changes" by Attorney Colleen Sinclair Prosser … [Read more...] about Your Estate Matters – Audio – 2013 Estate, Gift and Capital Gains Tax Changes
