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Estate and Inheritance Tax

An estate is the property and assets left by the decedent. Inheritance is what the beneficiaries of the estate receive from a trust or a will. Federal law requires the beneficiaries to pay income taxes on what they receive during that tax year. Federal law taxes only very large estates and does not tax inheritance, but the estate and those getting an inheritance may owe state taxes.

Why You Need an Estate and Inheritance Tax Lawyer

Estate and inheritance tax laws are very complex and various state laws further complicates this specialized area of law. To protect your rights and not overpay or underpay taxes, the advice of a Summerlin estate tax attorney is necessary.

Best Time to Seek Legal Help

No matter what your legal issue may be, it is always best to seek legal help early in the process. An attorney can help secure what is likely to be the best possible outcome for your situation and avoid both unnecessary complications or errors.

Top Questions to Ask a Lawyer

• What is the usual process to resolve my case? How long will it take to resolve this?
• What are likely outcomes of a case like mine? What should I expect?

An experienced lawyer should be able to communicate a basic “road map” on how to proceed. The lawyer should be able to walk you through the anticipated process, key considerations, and potential pitfalls to avoid. Once you’ve laid out the facts of your situation to the lawyer, he/she should be able to frame expectations and likely scenarios to help you understand your legal issue.

Points to Consider Before Hiring a Lawyer

Experience. Regardless of the type of legal matter you need help with, an experienced attorney will usually be able to get you better results.

Competence. Determine an attorney’s expertise by asking about their track record for the issue you need help with resolving.

Fit. There are plenty of good attorneys out there; make sure you find one you are comfortable working with.

Common legal terms explained

Personal jurisdiction – Requirement that a particular court have authority over a person, in order to bind that person to the judgment of the court, based on minimum contacts. International Shoe Co v. Washington is a landmark Supreme Court case outlining the scope of a state court’s reach in personal jurisdiction.