Leaving a Life Estate in the House to the Boyfriend
Estate planning for unmarried couples, whether they are of the opposite sex or the same sex, is challenging from a tax perspective. Upon the death of the first partner to die (we will call this person the “deceased partner”), his or her estate is not entitled to the benefit of the unlimited marital deduction from.. read more →
20
Jun
2012
Considerations When Adding Children On Title To Real Estate
Problem. Bob and Mary Smith are in their 70s. They want their eldest daughter, Darla, to assist them in managing their assets. So, Bob and Mary add Darla as a signatory on all of their bank and brokerage accounts and they add Darla on title (as a co-owner) to all of their real estate holdings. .. read more →
20
Apr
2012