Advanced Tax Planning
How a Community Property Trust Could Save You Money in Taxes
How a Community Property Trust Could Save You Money in Taxes .When it comes to your family’s legacy, every dollar you can save from taxation counts. One way to keep your accounts and property out of the hands of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is to form a community property trust. How Does a Community Property Trust Work? Community property trusts can save you money on taxes by adjusting,...
Trusts & Taxes: The Crossroads of Wealth Management
Trusts & Taxes: The Crossroads of Wealth ManagementIn the labyrinth of wealth management, there exists a unique intersection where trusts and income taxes meet. The interplay between these two arenas is a captivating yet complex dance, which requires careful navigation to safeguard the wealth encapsulated within a trust. Trusts, as vehicles of estate planning, have their own identity,...
Smooth Transitions: Asset Transfers and Joint Tenancy at Death
Smooth Transitions: Asset Transfers and Joint Tenancy at DeathConsider life as a grand musical composition. Just as a composer carefully crafts each note, individuals painstakingly build their assets over time. When the final note resounds, what happens to the assets? In this article, we aim to decode the complex composition of asset transfers at death, including joint tenancy. The Overture:...
Tax Returns, Records, & More: A Fiduciary’s Role in Estate Planning
Tax Returns, Records, & More: A Fiduciary’s Role in Estate PlanningEstate planning and administration can be complex, with each role carrying its unique responsibilities. Fiduciaries, individuals or entities trusted with managing someone's assets, hold a position of critical importance. This article delves into the various responsibilities of a fiduciary, the significance of record-keeping,...
Estate Planning: The Symphony of Wealth Management
Estate Planning: The Symphony of Wealth ManagementEstate planning for the affluent is akin to conducting a complex symphony, requiring harmonious integration of various instruments - or in this case, assets. It begins with a comprehensive evaluation of all assets and liabilities and a keen understanding of potential estate tax implications. Strategic Gifting: The Perfect Crescendo Strategic...
Decoding Estate Planning for Millennials: A Guide for Financial Security and Legacy Creation
Decoding Estate Planning for Millennials: A Guide for Financial Security and Legacy CreationAs millennials, we're often caught in the whirlwind of life's milestone moments - getting married, welcoming a new baby, or even diving into the world of investments. But in this flurry of activity, one vital aspect often gets lost: estate planning. This crucial roadmap not only ensures our financial...
Clients Who Have Outgrown their Estate Plan
Clients Who Have Outgrown Their Estate PlanAs estate planning attorneys, we work hard to set up estate plans that fit a client’s needs and ensure that everything works together for the client and their loved ones. Estate plans remain effective as long as they accurately reflect a client’s circumstances and current state and federal tax law. However, circumstances often change. So, too, should...
Decoding the IDGT Debate: IRS Revenue Ruling 2023-2 and Its Impact on Estate Planning
Discover the implications of IRS Revenue Ruling 2023-2 on Intentionally Defective Grantor Trusts (IDGTs). The ruling clarifies that gifted assets to an IDGT are taxable to the grantor for income tax but do not receive a step-up in basis upon the grantor’s death. Learn how this affects estate planning strategies and asset protection for beneficiaries.
A Legacy Preserved: A Multigenerational Success Story with the Legacy Planning Model
Jensen Law Office, PLLC 1833 N 105th St., Suite 301 Seattle, WA 98133 A Legacy Preserved: A Multigenerational Success Story with the Legacy Planning Model Discover How Our Comprehensive, Customized Approach Helped the Anderson Family Safeguard Their Wealth and Pass on a Lasting Legacy As a way of introducing our Legacy Planning Model, I would like to introduce you to the hypothetical...
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