Tax Planning for 2022
Planning is important for your income taxation during life as well as for any estate tax at death. Even though 2022 is just starting, it’s not too early to think about planning for whatever it may bring your way.
Estate Planning
Death and Tragedy
Compliments of the McGee Law Firm, Attorney Brandon McGee When we think of death, we usually think of it as the result of some tragedy: an auto accident or a natural disaster. However, death often is not a result of tragedy, but rather can be the natural close of one’s chapter here on earth. Picture … Read more
How Using Specific Bequests Could Cost Beneficiaries their Inheritance
Parents often decide to leave one child a specific asset and provide an equalizing cash bequest to the other. This article explores how specific bequests may provide unintended results. Read on to learn more.
First Time Estate Planning Mistakes
Creating an estate plan for the first time is sure to stress you out. And that’s okay. You’re tackling a very important process that will affect you and your family now and in the future. Even if you’re stressed, it’s important that you slow down and carefully look at every detail in front of you. … Read more
Preparing for the Unthinkable
Compliments of the McGee Law Firm, Attorney Brandon McGee Nobody thinks they will be in an auto accident, have a heart attack, have a stroke, or a myriad of other unexpected, sudden incidents. Those are events that happen to other, unfortunate people – not to us. Yet, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, auto accidents … Read more
Charitable Planning in Times of Crisis
During times of uncertainty, we tend to feel helpless. This article explores how charitable giving gives us a sense of purpose in trying times. Read on to learn more.
The Prime of Life
Compliments of the McGee Law Firm, Attorney Brandon McGee Nobody expects the unexpected. That truism was very apparent in Heath Ledger’s death on January 28, 2008. The 28 year old actor died of an accidental overdose from the interaction of prescription medications. Heath perhaps was best known for his Academy Award-nominated role in the 2005 … Read more
Is Now the Time to Review and Amend Your Will?
When you create a will, you’ll immediately feel better about your future. You know that if anything happens to you that your estate will be managed in the appropriate manner. It’s also a good way to ensure the well-being of your loved ones. However, there may be something you’re forgetting: your circumstances can change over … Read more
Don’t be a Turkey – Use Your Annual Per Donee Exclusion Amount
As fall turns into winter and the holiday season arrives, it’s natural to review the year, plan for the next, and count your blessings. One of the ways to plan for the next year, and perhaps to address some outstanding concerns in this one, is to consider making annual per donee exclusion gifts. This article will explore annual exclusion gifting and demonstrate how gifts of seemingly modest amounts can be a powerful estate planning tool. Read on to learn more.
The Kiddie Tax is No Child’s Game
If you set up a trust or other investment vehicle for your child, that child could incur taxes at a rate much higher than anticipated. The Kiddie Tax was enacted to prevent parents from transferring investments to the name of their child or children to take advantage of that child’s lower tax rate. Read on to learn more.