Eight Estate Planning Strategies In A COVID-19 WorldThe reality of COVID-19 has forced many individuals to address the “what if” scenarios that were previously unthinkable, or at least the situations that no one ever wants to talk about or deal with. Most of us have fortunately never dealt with …
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New York Estate Tax and Its Dreaded “Cliff”
New York Estate Tax and Its Dreaded “Cliff” For deaths occurring after January 1, 2020, New York will tax estates valued at more than $5,850,000. Even if your estate is not large enough to owe federal estate tax (currently, the exemption amount is $11,580,000 for an individual), you may still owe …
Reverse Mortgages: How They Work And Who They’re Good For
Reverse Mortgages: How They Work And Who They’re Good For A reverse mortgage is a type of loan that is used by homeowners at least 62 years old who have considerable equity in their homes. By borrowing against their equity, seniors get access to cash to pay for cost-of-living expenses late in …
Life Estate Deeds Advantages & Disadvantages
Life Estate Deeds Advantages & Disadvantages Today, it is possible to re-title the ownership of many assets by adding a beneficiary. When the asset is real property, for example, your house, this occurs through the use of a life estate deed. However, life estate deeds are not a fix-all. They …
Life Insurance During the Pandemic
Life Insurance During the Pandemic How to handle possible changes in the industry due to COVID-19. Whether your client is purchasing a life insurance policy for the traditional death benefit protection to offset the loss of a wage earner or to pay for the increased future tax liability imposed on …