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Completed Gifts to Grantor Trusts Not Eligible for Section 1014 Step-Up

On March 30, 2023, the Internal Revenue Service issued Revenue Ruling 2023-2, which directly impacts a wide range of irrevocable trusts, including grantor retained annuity trusts, qualified personal residence trusts, insurance trusts and other intentionally defective ‘grantor trusts.’
07/19/23 • by: Graber & Johnson Law Group, LLC
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Who Pays Taxes, the Estate or Heirs?

The heirs of an estate can be liable to pay the estate or income taxes (and perhaps other obligations) of the estate.
07/18/23 • by: Graber & Johnson Law Group, LLC
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Plan for Expiration of Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

This sunsetting creates a big imperative for business owners to take a closer look at tax planning, and not treat a grim fiscal inevitability like another unfortunate surprise.
07/17/23 • by: Graber & Johnson Law Group, LLC
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What Are My Elder Care Options?

The time to start researching elder care facilities, experts recommend, is before you need one. There are numerous options for elder care, and you don’t want to be caught flat-footed in the event of an unexpected health crisis. Those sudden situations can force you to make a quick decision without the knowledge to make an informed choice.
07/14/23 • by: Graber & Johnson Law Group, LLC
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What Are the Consequences of Dying Intestate?

If you die intestate, this means that you died without a valid will in place.
07/13/23 • by: Graber & Johnson Law Group, LLC
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Estate Planning for Today’s Modern Blended Family

The modern blended family has far more needs when it comes to estate planning than a traditional family. Here are some challenges, tips and solutions.
07/12/23 • by: Graber & Johnson Law Group, LLC
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What is a Pour-Over Will?

This type of will can ensure that your assets go where you want them to. However, there are many misconceptions about them.
07/11/23 • by: Graber & Johnson Law Group, LLC
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How Can I Leave Property to a Minor?

You cannot name a legal minor as a beneficiary. This applies to almost all legal documents, most notably wills and life insurance policies.
07/10/23 • by: Graber & Johnson Law Group, LLC
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What Questions Should I Ask to Help Prepare for Aging in Place?

A report from the University of Michigan found that only 15% of seniors had given home modification much thought, but it’s a good idea for families to use this time to plan ahead for aging in place.
07/07/23 • by: Graber & Johnson Law Group, LLC
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Top Five Mistakes to Avoid When Passing Wealth to the Next Generation

What could go wrong with this transfer of generational wealth? Several things, in fact.
07/06/23 • by: Graber & Johnson Law Group, LLC
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