Your 5 Task Year-End Estate Planning To-Do List

2022 is fast approaching.  As we all prepare for the holidays and a new year, it is important that we wrap up any loose strings including your estate plan.  Before entering into the new year, here are some things that need to be on your end of year checklist: Make...

My Inheritance – Dos and Don’ts

Were you recently notified that you will be receiving an inheritance? If so, an inheritance can come hand-in-hand with conflicting emotions. An inheritance follows the death of a loved one, and especially in the event of a sudden or unexpected loss, may cause you to...

Trusts and Income Tax

Trusts and Income Tax: Who Pays? Trusts are an incredibly useful estate planning tool, and they’re becoming ever more popular. But, as Trusts gain popularity, a question comes up more and more often: who pays the income tax on a Trust? It seems like a simple inquiry....

Taxpayers Get an Extra 3 Months

Because of the ongoing financial turmoil, the IRS is cutting some slack to a great many individuals and businesses. They now have until July 15 to pay any federal income taxes they owe. The delay is available to individuals who owe $1 million or less and corporations...