As it was famously sung about the Brady Bunch, you knew it was much more than a hunch and now your group must somehow form a family. Like the Brady Bunch, blended families consist of a couple and their children from previous relationships. Forming this blended family...
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Privacy Protection in Estate Planning: The ABCs of Maximizing Confidentiality
Is anything private anymore? We live in a digital age where information is quick and abundant. While this is helpful in many circumstances, it may seem most concerning when it comes to your estate plan. Your estate plan includes sensitive information such as names,...
What the 2024 Election Means for Estate Planning and the TCJA Sunset
Estate Planning and the TCJA Estate planners are once again preparing for the potential expiration of key tax provisions. In 2010, the federal government stepped in with The Tax Relief Act of 2010 to avoid the sunset provisions of the Economic Growth and Tax Relief...
The Richard Simmons Estate Battle: A Lesson in Co-Trustee Conflicts
The recent case of Richard Simmons, the beloved and iconic fitness guru, is a notable example of the conflicts that can arise when co-trustees are appointed to manage an estate. Co-trustees need to work together in order to fulfill the Grantor’s wishes and administer...
Navigating Section 1014 and the TCJA: A Deep Dive into the IRS Ruling on Basis Adjustments
Understanding the nuances of the Internal Revenue Code (I.R.C.) is crucial for effective estate planning and tax strategy. For example, estate planners must be familiar with the tax basis adjustment provisions in 26 U.S.C. § 1014. This article provides a detailed...