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Inheritance Tax

What the dreaded “Fiscal Cliff” means for you

Don't jump off the fiscal cliff ' learn about it!   With everyone talking about the fiscal cliff these days, it’s easy to worry we…


What is business life insurance?

Life insurance is an important part of a business. It may be used as a funding mechanism for your buy-sell agreement and as business interruption…


Q&A: What is a life insurance trust and why should I consider establishing one?

A life insurance trust is a trust that has the power to purchase life insurance policies on the person who establishes the trust (the grantor),…


Tax Guidelines for Inheriting a Vacation Retreat

Inheriting a vacation retreat can be a bittersweet moment. A loved one was lost, but upon this happening you received a piece of real estate.…


State Inheritance Taxes

Along with the possibility that you may have to pay taxes on your inheritance to the federal government, your state may also come looking for…


Inheritance Tax for 401(k)s

If you have recently inherited a 401(k) or are set to do so in the future, there are some inheritance tax implications that you should…


Tax Planning for Inherited IRAs

Do you know anything about inheriting an IRA? If this is something that you will be faced with in the near future, it is important…


Inheritance Tax vs. Estate Tax

While many people think that inheritance tax and estate tax are identical, nothing could be further from the truth. These terms are not interchangeable despite…