For 2022, the federal gift and estate tax exemption has reached its highest level ever. In fact, you can transfer up to $12.06 million by gift or bequest without triggering federal transfer taxes. This is a limited time offer, however, as the exemption amount is scheduled to drop to $5 million (adjusted for inflation) in […]Continue reading
Precise language is critical in wills, trusts and other estate planning documents. A lack of clarity may be an invitation to litigation. An example of this is the dispute that arose after Tom Petty’s death, between his widow and his two daughters from a previous marriage. (The two parties have since resolved their differences and […]Continue reading
Will Executor Lawyer A will executor is very important and beneficial. An executor is someone that’s appointed by the court who will most likely be nominated in someone’s will. This person is given legal responsibility to ensure that the deceased person’s remaining financial obligations are taken care of. What does that mean? It means that […]Continue reading
How Do I Modify a Child Support Order? Although many people assume that a child support order cannot be changed because it is a court-ordered payment plan, it’s actually possible — and very common — for separated parents to make modifications. The purpose of child support is to ensure that both parents pay for the […]Continue reading
Probate Lawyer If you are the executor of a will, you will have to enter into a formal probate process. Probate is the legal process in which a will gets proved valid in court. Here are some common probate mistakes you must avoid. Putting Probate Off When you lose a loved one, it is understandable […]Continue reading
Commercial Litigation Lawyer When you are attempting to understand the advantages of hiring a commercial litigation attorney, you must first know what a commercial litigation attorney is and what they do. When it comes to the business world, there are many legal intricacies that you have to be able to navigate through, and this is […]Continue reading
One goal of estate planning is to avoid or minimize probate. This is particularly important if you own real estate in more than one state. Why? Because each piece of real estate titled in your name must go through probate in the state where the property is located. Cost and Time Can Become Issues Probate […]Continue reading
If you’re concerned about the impact of transfer taxes on your gifts, consider making “net gifts” to your loved ones. A net gift is simply a gift for which the recipient agrees to pay the gift tax, thereby reducing the value of the gift for tax purposes. It may also be possible to reduce its […]Continue reading
Common Estate Planning Mistakes As an estate planning attorney can explain, there are some people who have very well thought out estate plans, and others who unfortunately have estate plans that fail to carry out the person’s goals and could end up costing their heirs thousands of dollars in otherwise unnecessary legal fees and court […]Continue reading
If charitable giving is important to you, consider a donor-advised fund (DAF). A DAF — typically sponsored and managed by a community foundation or commercial investment company — offers many of the benefits of a private foundation at a fraction of the cost. Upsides of a DAF A DAF allows you to make tax-deductible contributions […]Continue reading
