What Happens When Gift and Estate Tax Exemption is Cut in Half?

Gift Tax Exemption in Ohio

Although the vast majority of Americans have estates that fall under the estate and gift tax exemption, the exemption is set to be cut in half in 2026. Proper planning may be necessary to make sure you are taking full Read More …

Lock in the Current Estate Tax Exemption to Benefit Your Spouse

Selling a House After Spouse DIes

With the fate of the estate tax exemption uncertain, you may want to use the current large exemption to transfer assets to a trust to benefit your spouse. A spousal lifetime access trust (SLAT) can help transfer assets outside of Read More …

New Tax Proposals Mean Some Should Review Their Estate Plans

Changes to Inheritance Taxes

A number of tax proposals being considered in Congress could significantly affect gifting and estate plans for those with larger estates — over $3.5 million. If you’re in that category, you might want to meet with your estate planner to take Read More …

Will the New Administration Change Estate Tax or Stepped-Up Basis Rule?

Avoid Estate Tax with Local Estate Planning Attorney

While it remains unclear exactly what tax changes President Biden’s administration will usher in, a new administration usually means that tax code changes are coming.  Two possibilities are that the new administration will propose lowering the estate tax exemption and Read More …