Estate Tax Planning Tips for Married Couples

For married people with large estates, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) brings welcome relief from federal estate and gift taxes, as well as the generation-skipping transfer (GST) tax. Here’s what you need to know and how to take advantage of the favorable changes. Estate and Gift Tax Basics The TCJA sets the unified […]

Make a Plan to Safely Store Estate Planning Documents

It’s important to create an estate plan so your loved ones will know your wishes regarding your wealth and other issues. The first step is to work with your advisors to draft and sign a will, health care directives, powers of attorney and, potentially, trust documents. But there’s another critical task. You’ll need to find […]