estate tax
Also known as the "death tax," this tax levied by the government is placed on the net-value of an estate before any of it is distributed to heirs and beneficiaries.
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Task: Use Tax Returns As A Blueprint
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Tips On Filing Taxes After Someone Dies
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Are Your Clients Subject To Estate Taxes Without Knowing it?
A client may not think they have more than $11.4 million to qualify for the federal tax threshold, but the entirety of an estate...

Will Your Children Inherit Your Debts?
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State-By-State Estate And Inheritance Tax Rates
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State-By-State Probate Laws
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How To Distribute Personal Property After A Death
Many times, personal items of sentimental or real value are not included in a Will. These items should be properly distributed to...

How To Pay Taxes On Behalf Of An Estate
In order to settle the estate, it may be necessary to file state and/or federal incomes tax returns, a personal income tax return...

Paying Final Bills, Dues, And Estate Expenses
In order to settle the estate, all outstanding bills and dues that the person who died owed must be paid.

Locating Important Documents, Files, And Account Information
Before you begin settling the estate and sorting out the affairs of the person who died, you’ll want to collect some key...

Why Assets In An Irrevocable Trust Aren't Yours Anymore
An Irrevocable Trust requires you to give up all ownership rights to the assets in the Trust, as well as your right to change the...
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