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 …

Senators Propose Sweeping Changes to the Taxation of Estates and Inherited Gains

Inheritance Tax Changes

Vermont senator Bernie Sanders (D) has introduced legislation that would require more estates to pay estate tax and that raises the amounts they would pay. Another proposed law would eliminate the step-up in basis that inherited assets currently enjoy. Taken 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 …