The basic goal of post-death tax planning for estates is to reduce taxes for the decedent’s estate and the beneficiaries. An executor has many opportunities available for making the right elections that will have a direct impact on the overall tax liability of the estate and beneficiaries. The failure to […]
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Act Now To Replace A Divorced Spouse As Beneficiary Of Your Retirement Plan Benefits
August 7, 2017 | byMany states, including New Jersey, have laws stating that divorce automatically revokes the designation of a spouse as a beneficiary of certain kinds of assets passing outside the Will. However, divorce is not effective to revoke the ex-spouse as beneficiary of a deceased spouse’s 401(k) plan or any other type […]
Sale Of Personal Goodwill As Tax Savings Opportunity In Business Transactions
August 7, 2017 | byGenerally, in a sale of a closely-held business, a buyer who desires to acquire a regular or “C” corporation, which is taxed separately from its shareholders, will prefer to purchase the assets of the C corporation rather than the stock from the individual shareholders in order to avoid any hidden […]
Essential Elements Of Your Estate Plan Including Planning For Digital Assets
August 7, 2017 | byWhy You Should Have a Will and Title Assets Properly. According to a recent survey, 60% of Americans do not have a will or an estate plan, a general durable power of attorney, or a living will. This can be disastrous and costly for loved ones who have to deal […]