Does Your Estate Plan Protect Your Digital Assets?
Each year presents a new opportunity for you to revamp your estate plan. When the calendar turns over, take a peek at your strategy once again.
Gift Tax Basics
By JAMES EMMA
Sharing your wealth with family, friends, and loved ones may be easier said than done.
The IRS prevents the tax-free transfer of wealth both before and after death. The estate tax applies when you transfer wealth after death, and the gift tax applies when you transfer wealth during your lifetime. Although their rules are a bit different, the two taxes go hand in hand, which is something to be discussed later. But first, let’s go over the basics of gift taxes and discuss how the gift tax laws will impact you now and into the future.
10 Advantages of Using a CPA in Estate Administration
Most people hire a lawyer to administer a loved one’s estate after they pass. While having a lawyer involved is always advisable, there are many advantages to also working with a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) who specializes in estate planning and administration, even if the lawyer is a tax attorney.