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Inheritance taxes, also sometimes called death taxes, are state taxes on money and property received by inheritance. The person who accepts an inheritance, such as the son or daughter of a...
Drafting an irrevocable trust means establishing an arrangement whereby the beneficial ownership of assets is separated from legal ownership. Irrevocable trusts, used mainly for estate planning...
A trust is a separate legal entity that can buy, sell, hold and distribute property according to the terms set forth by the grantor. Some trust accounts use separate tax ID numbers while others...
Estate taxes can be a significant burden to beneficiaries of a wealthy decedent. The amount taxable varies from year to year and always gives the grantor---the person giving the property away---a...
Probate is the term for the legal process that occurs when one person dies and all of his property is distributed to family, friends and other legal heirs. When that happens, there are three...
The United State began taxing estates and inheritances in 1916. Many times you hear these taxes called "death taxes." Proponents say the taxes keep the nation's wealth from being concentrated...
When people refer to estate tax, they are probably referring to the federal estate tax, and not state inheritance or estate taxes. The federal estate tax is paid out of an estate before any other...
Inheritance taxes are state taxes levied on property that someone leaves to you in his will. When you inherit property, you are responsible for the inheritance taxes. The federal government does...
What Are Gift Taxes?
Gift taxes are federal taxes incurred when inheriting or receiving large amounts of money. Learn about gift taxes from an estate planning and probate lawyer in this free video on estate law.
Federal Inheritance Taxes
Inheritance taxes, or death taxes, are federal taxes imposed when someone dies. Get the scoop on federal inheritance taxes from an estate planning and probate lawyer in this free video on estate law.
What Are Capital Gains Taxes?
A capital gains tax is a tax on profit. Find out what capital gains taxes are from an estate planning and probate lawyer in this free video on estate law.
An irrevocable living trust is an agreement set in writing between you and the person who is going to manage the trust. The terms of the agreement should be set to reflect your own personal...
People who own stock often forget to plan how to disburse it after their death. Stock disbursement is one of the biggest headaches probate. Money of the decedent pays the remaining bills, federal...
A fiduciary duty is a legal duty involving two or more parties. The fiduciary duty of an executor deals specifically with wills and the debts of someone who has just passed away. Here is how to...
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