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Planning an Estate: A Guidebook of Principles and Techniques, 2011 Student Edition New Edition

Copyright: 2011
ISBN-13: 9780314607409
Last Updated: 12/22/2011
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Brand: Clark Boardman Callaghan
Pages: 718
Components: 1 Print
Shelf Space: 1 in.
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Get clear explanations of the advantages, disadvantages, and tax ramifications of many estate planning alternatives. Includes tips on how to save on death taxes using conventional and creative methods. Learn how to plan estates of elderly and disabled people, and how to reduce the tax impact following the surviving spouse's death. Explains the use of revocable trusts to avoid probate and reduce the income tax burden on beneficiaries. Tips on choosing assets to make up a gift and the manner in which the gift should be made. You'll also get information on how to use GRITs, GRATs, GRUTs, remainder interest joint purchases, gifts, and charity gifts to reduce taxes and increase the value of the estate.

Features

  • Coverage of marital deductions, including QTIPs
  • Details on handling business interests
  • Explanation of lifetime transfers to reduce estate tax
  • Information on estates with minor children as beneficiaries and the "kiddie tax"
  • Learn how to avoid probate
  • Tips on bypassing the second tax