What Is An Estate Tax?
The Estate Tax is a tax on the value of your property transfered to your hiers upon your death. The federal government allows every person to give away, either through lifetime gifts or upon …
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How Can I Reduce My Estate Tax Upon My Death?
Federal Estate Taxes are only charged against Estates with net values in excess of the amount set by the law in place at the time of the person's death. The values change from time to …
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Legal Articles
Estate Taxes: How to Legally Minimize Your Obligation
People often say that there two things that unavoidable in life: death and taxes. So, to some it seems unfair when the two coincide and estate taxes are required to be paid on the assets that remain at the time of their death. The estate tax rate is 45%, or almost one half of the assets left in your estate. Accordingly, many people are interested in learning how to minimize …
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What the Estate Tax Means to Your Estate Planning
If you or your loved ones are drawing up an estate plan, you’ve most likely heard about the estate tax. The federal tax on your right to transfer property at the time of your death can be a major factor in deciding what property is left to your survivors and must be taken into consideration when finalizing an estate plan. Determining the estate tax involves a careful and detailed …
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