What are the 2012 Estate Tax Exemptions
Jan 6, 2012 Wealth Transfer
2012 Estate Tax Exemptions
For an estate of any decedent dying during calendar year 2012, the basic exclusion from estate tax amount is $5,120,000, up from $5,000,000 for calendar year 2011. Also, if the executor chooses to use the special use valuation method for qualified real property, the aggregate decrease in the value of the property resulting from the choice cannot exceed $1,040,000, up from $1,020,000 for 2011.
The annual exclusion for gifts remains at $13,000
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Taxable Gifts in 2010
Oct 18, 2010 Life Insurance Updates, Wealth Transfer
Do you have more wealth than you will need during your lifetime? Do you have a taxable estate? If so, you should be working on strategies to transfer your wealth to your beneficiaries as efficiently as possible.
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Life Insurance For Wealth Transfer
Mar 30, 2009 Life Insurance 101, Senior Life Insurance, Wealth Transfer
Deciding what assets to pass to your children and grandchildren can be complicated. That’s because when it comes to transferring wealth, all assets aren’t equal. Different assets are subject to different costs and problems when they are
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