How Gift Taxes Affect Estate Planning In Florida
When property is gratuitously transferred from one individual to another, it is considered a gift in the eyes of the government. This gift may be subject to the gift tax depending on how much the gift is worth and whether an individual has any of his or her gift tax exemption available. Property that is […]
Protecting Assets For Beneficiaries
Some Florida residents may be interested in setting up a trust for their beneficiaries. The type of trust that might be used varies. However, a trust is an effective way to care for loved ones if it is chosen carefully. An asset protection trust is one way the grantor could initiate trust planning so the […]
Understanding The Duties Of Estate Administrators
Florida residents may benefit from learning more about the general duties of estate administrators as described by the IRS. The estate administrator can be described as the legal representative appointed to act on the decedent’s behalf. Often times, this person is referred to as the executor and may be a lawyer, family member or surviving […]
Avoiding Probate In Florida With Living Trusts
Individuals who want to plan their estates while retaining advanced control over the disposition of their assets can create living trust structures. Also known as inter vivos trusts, these estate planning tools accommodate those who want to manage their assets before their deaths. While the specifics vary from state to state, most people simply create […]
Steps To Estate Planning In Florida
Estate planning can be a complicated process for many people. However, in can be helpful for some to separate the basic estate planning steps into two categories. The first considers the people who are involved in and benefit from the estate plan, and the second category focuses on the vehicles used to distribute the estate. […]
Factors To Consider Before Creating A Trust In Florida
While most estate planning attorneys may be in favor of a trust for all of their clients, it may not be the best estate planning tool. Each person must consider the cost as well as the alternatives to a trust before deciding to create one. In some cases, it may be easier to go through […]
IRAs And Trusts For Beneficiaries In Florida
People who have individual retirement accounts sometimes wonder if they should be placed in a trust to make certain an intended beneficiary will receive the proceeds. This is not always necessary, as a person who has an IRA can name another as the beneficiary of it. There are some circumstances that make placing an IRA […]
Basketball Players Receive $200 Each From Coach’s Trust
Florida sports fans may have heard of the generous provision that basketball coach Dean Smith made for about 180 former players. The coach used a revocable living trust to distribute $200 each to the players. Because a trust provides privacy that a will does not, the public would not have become aware of the distribution […]