Taxes are a fact of life, but some tax schemes are better known than others. For example, everyone who earns a paycheck knows about the federal income tax deductions from their pay each pay period. Lesser known taxes include capital gains, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes. The generation-skipping transfer tax (GST) is a federal tax […]
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In the past, grandparents may have hesitated to leave their grandchildren a gift of a 529 college savings plan because it had the potential to reduce student aid eligibility. Good news! Recent changes to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) forms mean that distributions from grandparent-owned 529 plans will not count towards a […]
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The federal tax code is very specific about how much you are allowed to gift others in any given year or over a lifetime. If you go over that amount, you, the giver, get an unwanted gift from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in the form of a gift tax. However, not every gift is […]
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While it is common for parents to make plans to support their family if a working parent is injured, incapacitated, or dies, it is also important to make plans in case these same circumstances happen to the stay-at-home parent. Stay-at-home parents make valuable non-financial contributions that would be expensive to replace. Do you have plans […]
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If you’re one of the 295 million Americans who use social media, you’ve amassed a library of posts, images, comments, videos, and other content. Your family’s social media presence may be intricately intertwined, with a web of sharing and commenting on each other’s posts. In addition to paying attention to all other aspects of estate […]
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With couples of similar ages, planning for the future is quite naturally a joint effort. However, if you’re married to somebody who is considerably older or younger than you, the future will look different and mean various things to each of you. You wish to possess comprehensive money and estate plans to shield yourself, your […]
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In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, which takes place the first week of May, we’d like to thank you for your time and dedication to teaching the next generation. You provide the necessary foundational knowledge to ensure the success of tomorrow’s leaders. Estate planning documents are an essential piece of planning for your success. The […]
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Estate planning doesn’t just determine who gets to inherit your belongings when you’re gone. This process also helps you coordinate all aspects of your life so 1) you can be taken care of financially and healthcare wise if you’re ever unable to care for yourself, and 2) your money and property are distributed to the […]
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Our own mortality is an unpleasant and difficult thing to think about, and even though a Revocable Living Trust and a Last Will and Testament are very important, it can at times be hard to find the motivation to sit down and complete these emotionally challenging documents. If you’ve made an effort to begin the […]
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The first serious approach to estate planning usually takes place when people decide to start a family. And for the average person, this is also about the time when estate planning stalls or enters an indefinite hold. Once they’ve created a plan, people tend to place it on a shelf as they attend to their […]
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