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Estate Planning for the Modern Blended Family: Challenges, Tips, and SolutionsAs a child, I grew up watching “Leave it to Beaver.” Ward and June Cleaver, Wally, Theodore, and Eddie Haskell (the Beaver).
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SPATs, SLATs, and DAPTs: Tongue Twisting Alternatives to Consider Before 2026In today’s world of bank failures, real estate and stock market declines, the only thing for certain appears to be uncertainty and potential for change.
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What You Need to Know About the SECURE Act 2.0 and Your Retirement AccountsA second version of the SECURE Act, nicknamed the SECURE Act 2.0, was signed into law on December 29, 2022. These provisions clarify the SECURE Act.
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Why I Chose to Get into Tax and Estate PlanningI am often asked how or why I got into the areas of planning to reduce unnecessary income tax and estate planning.
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Another Celebrity Horror Story in the Making: Lessons from Anne Heche’s EstateNow, following Heche’s tragic death, we have learned that she died without an estate plan (in other words, she died “intestate”).
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Inclusion in the 2023 Edition of Best Lawyers in AmericaJohn Goralka, of Goralka Law Firm, P.C. is recognized in the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for his exemplary work in Tax Law and Trusts and Estates.
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What If Johnny Depp and Amber Heard Had a Premarital Agreement?Oh, the gritty details we’re learning from the latest court battle between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard. This unfortunate airing of dirty laundry may have been avoided with a prenup. Should you think about getting one yourself?
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Don’t Throw Away a $12.06M Estate Tax Exemption by AccidentMany married couples fall into the “portability trap.” They fail to file an IRS form after one spouse dies and accidentally forfeit a massive federal estate tax exemption.
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Don't Fall Into the Portability Trap!The Federal estate tax exemption and gift exemption is presently $12.06 million. A married couple can transfer $24.12 million to their children or loved ones free of tax with proper planning. The exemption is tied to inflation so the exemption will continue to rise.
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This Valentine’s Day – Think … Trust Income Tax Savings!Valentine’s Day is synonymous with hearts and flowers, but for those with non-grantor trusts, there’s another symbol that could be associated with it: dollar signs.
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Planning in an Uncertain Tax WorldAs we begin 2022, we remain uncertain of the estate and income tax landscape for the year.
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2021 Tax Planning in a Changing WorldMost years, Thanksgiving brings family celebrations, get togethers, turkey and a reminder to dust off the tried-and-true income tax planning checklist.