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Andrew Chamberlain, Gerald Prante and Patrick Fleenor of The Tax Foundation have prepared an excellent analysis advocating the elimination of the estate tax, entitled Death and Taxes: The Economics of the Federal Estate Tax. (Hat tip: Wills, Trusts & Estate … Continue reading →

Frequently, clients assume that a trust is necessary. After all, there is so much (dis)information out there about estate planning. So the question: Is a trust really cost effective? Usually. There are many factors involved, but if you own real … Continue reading →

Things are looking dim for a Senate compromise on a permanent increase of the estate tax exemption, and a higher applicable exclusion amount exempt from tax. Given the possibility that Republicans may lose power or voting strength this November, raising … Continue reading →

I am a do-it-yourselfer. I love working around my house: Painting, building, and even stuccoing. But there are exceptions, like plumbing. I hate plumbing. One thing I have learned about my handyman hobby is that I should expect to buy … Continue reading →