Estate planning is a crucial step in protecting your assets and loved ones. But it faces taxes which can result in financial issues for beneficiaries. Nonetheless, there is an exemption for this tax. According to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the basic exclusion...
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Year: 2022
When can a commercial tenant withhold rent in New York?
New York landlords have a duty to ensure that the commercial property they are leasing meets the basic health, safety and structural standards stipulated by local, state and federal laws. If this obligation is not met, the tenant may pursue applicable options. One of...
5 Medicaid Changes You Must Know For 2023
Medicaid is a program that is seemingly constantly evolving. These changes can impact the futures of you and your family. Next year is no different. Several significant changes from the New York Legislature will go into effect that will likely benefit people's lives....
What terms should you request when negotiating commercial leases?
Once you find the ideal commercial space for your business operations, you may feel eager to sign the lease and move in. Enthusiasm is understandable, but it might distract you from ensuring the lease terms serve your best interests. You have the right to study the...
Is your estate plan missing something?
Creating an estate plan is the responsible thing to do as an adult. However, there are situations when your estate plan may be missing something. With so many documents that go into these plans, it is easy to forget or neglect important parts. Here are some of the...
Why shouldn’t you include a bank account in a will?
One of the most important things for some adults is to ensure their loved ones are cared for if they die. Having their estate plan ready is the only way to do this. An estate plan can have several components, including wills and trusts. While many people think they...
What to know about disinheriting someone
Creating an estate plan is a smart and effective way to plan for a time when you will no longer be present. When you create an estate plan, you may think your situation won’t change. However, life is unpredictable, and as a result, at some point, it may be time to...
Understanding eligible designated beneficiaries for IRAs
One of the goals of estate planning is to help your beneficiaries get the most out of their inheritances. That means making careful decisions to help ensure that they aren’t faced with unnecessary taxes. One area where you need to be mindful of this is your...
Now is a good time to check your estate plan for potential gaps
Creating an estate plan is a responsible step to take as an adult. It includes things like your will, power of attorney and advanced healthcare directive. However, some people don’t realize that their estate plan is an evolving legal entity that must be updated and...
Why would Taylor Swift leave her children $0.13 in her will?
It isn't often that pop culture focuses on estate planning, and what movies include is often inaccurate or misleading. Many viewers watching Taylor Swift's recent music video might chuckle at the extended scene involving a family altercation as they read her will. Her...