Many of us would like our children to inherit our home once we are gone. More than a few of us think it makes sense to give our home to our children while we are still living. That is not a good idea! Here’s why.

Loss of Step-Up in Basis

Gifting your home to someone

Estate tax “reform” continues to be a prime objective for Democrats.

On the heels of more and more talk in Washington about the inequality of the U.S. tax system, Senator Bernie Sanders has just introduced legislation to impose a progressive tax on America’s wealthiest 5%. According to the Joint Committee on Taxation, the goal of

The election is only weeks away, and with it is likely to come significant changes to the tax code. Many economists anticipate that, regardless of the outcome, there will likely be tax increases to reduce the federal deficit, which now stands at over $3 trillion.

Since those changes could take effect as early as January

You’ve heard the adage: Those who fail to plan, plan to fail. Never is that more true than with estate planning.

When you create an estate plan, you choose exactly who gets your assets, how they get them and in what manner you will pass those assets to your loved ones. An estate plan often

We have an elder fraud epidemic in this country. By one estimate, one in 10 people in the United States over the age of 65 falls victim to financial fraud every year. Telephone scams, caretaker abuse and contractor fraud are just three of the most common forms of this exploitation. As baby boomers grow older,

The recent stock market volatility due to the coronavirus has understandably caused concern. When the market drops, however, it presents a great estate planning opportunity. Then, it’s the perfect time to gift assets to loved ones at a significant discount, something that would not have been possible even one month ago.

Lower stock prices allow

Friends and colleagues-

My thoughts are with you during these uncertain times.

First and foremost, I want you and your family to stay safe and healthy. Social distancing is a small price to pay for guarding the wellness of our most vulnerable.

Second, I am sure you are anxious about your health and the health

Misconceptions about wills, trusts and estate planning in general abound. Here, we help you separate fact from fiction.

1.      Estate planning is only for the wealthy.

Besides preserving and protecting assets, estate planning preserves dignity. It allows you to make decisions about your physical and mental healthcare while you are able to do so, before

The most costly item in retirement isn’t housing; it’s healthcare. According to the AARP, some 70% of Americans will require long-term care during their lifetime.

With nursing homes in New York costing $12,000 to $14,000 per month and the future of Social Security and Medicare unclear, many retirees risk financial ruin unless they have put

After many years of hard work, sacrifice and saving, most people look forward to a secure and stress-free retirement. Few, however, consider the probability of needing costly long-term care, either at home or in a nursing home.

According to the AARP, approximately 70% of Americans will need some type of long-term care. Nursing homes in

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Trusts, Estates & Taxation Newsletter – Winter 2013

In our fall newsletter, we advised you of the intense review given a residency audit.  In the second part of this article, we have outlined the following steps that should be taken to successfully transition into a new domicile:

• Declare your new state to be your place of domicile and residence in all forms

While “home is where the heart is”, “domicile” is where the tax savings reside.  Determining one’s domicile becomes very important when a person has connections with New York and another state, and they want to avoid being subject to New York State tax. 

New York State Tax Law Section 605(b) says simply that if you’re

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Trust, Estates & Taxation Newsletter-Fall 2012