You may have considered creating a trust to transfer wealth to your grandchildren and great- grandchildren. But you may not have considered how the generation-skipping transfer (GST) tax could affect this inheritance. To better explain how the tax would impact a gift in trust, we are going to do some math.Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax Rate The federal [...]
If you have significant wealth, things like estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer (GST) taxes need to be discussed. If you want to make a gift or leave a large inheritance to a grandchild (while your child is still alive) a more in-depth conversation surrounding the GST tax, the impact it can have on the inheritance [...]
Read on if you plan to skip a generation (your children) and make your grandchildren the beneficiaries of your estate plan.Many people are familiar with the existence and some aspects of estate and gift taxes. If you are part of a high-net-worth family, it is important to also understand the generation- skipping transfer (GST) tax [...]
Dynasty trusts have played a crucial role in preserving wealth and fostering a lasting financial legacy for many affluent families throughout history. One excellent example is the Rockefeller family, whose strategic use of dynasty trusts has made them one of the most prosperous and enduring family dynasties in the world. Who Started It? The [...]
Valentine’s Day is approaching and many people express just how much their loved ones mean to them by giving gifts and cards. But this year you could try something different to show your love: think about your estate plan and how you can protect and provide for your loved ones. Preparation can help guide your [...]
If you have significant wealth, you may be exposed to future estate tax burdens that must be acted on before the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act reduces the estate tax exemption in 2026. Developing and implementing the right estate planning and tax strategies takes time. You may need to prepare regardless of whether the estate [...]
As we begin 2024, it is crucial to review estate planning goals and strategies that may be affected by changes in the federal estate tax exemption law. At the end of 2025, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) the estate tax exemption, which is $10 million, adjusted for inflation, may revert to the pre-2017 [...]
If you have a severe illness or accident or pass away, who will you trust to look after your pet? There are many ways to ensure your pet continues to have a loving home. Guardian of Your Minor Children In Virginia, if you have minor children, you can designate a standby guardian to take [...]
As of 2023, 66 percent of US households own a pet.1 A Forbes Advisor survey of more than 5,000 dog owners found that 41 percent of dog owners spend between $500 and $1,999 a year on their dogs and 8 percent spend more than $2,000 annually.2 In addition to the annual cost of care, there is always [...]
Pets sometimes outlive their owners. If you suffer an accident or illness, it could leave your cat, dog, horse, iguana, or any other pet without a caregiver, which, without proper planning, could result in your beloved pet being sent to an animal rescue or shelter that is not of your choosing. Take a few [...]
