Executor of an Estate – Top 10 list of Responsibilities

Executor of an Estate – Top 10 list of Responsibilities

Being chosen as the executor of an estate can be both an honor and a major obligation depending on the complexity of the estate and a number of issues that may arise along the way. For this reason, a potential executor should make sure he or she knows what is involved before accepting this responsibility.

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Addressing your estate plan – a simple Q&A

Addressing your estate plan – a simple Q&A

Creating and maintaining an updated estate plan is among the most important gifts you can provide for your family and those who you care most about in life. However, many find addressing the sensitive questions involved with legacy planning to be uncomfortable and, because of that, they may delay organizing the proper estate-related documents until it is too late.

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Estate & Wealth Transfer Strategy Considerations

Estate & Wealth Transfer Strategy Considerations

The current Federal Estate Tax exemption is approximately $24 million for a married couple (half for an Individual) inclusive of portability. Readers should note: no legislative action is needed to effectively cut the exclusion amount in half at the end of 2025. Meaning, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2017 automatically reverts without the need for Congressional vote.

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Webinar - Understanding Senator Sanders' Proposed Estate Tax Policy

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In 2020, Presidential Candidate Joe Biden and Senator Bernie Sanders teamed up for the Biden-Sanders Unity Task Force with Recommendations for Combating the Climate Crisis and pursuing Environmental Justice. This 110-page document outlined many platform considerations, including their like-mindedness on Estate Taxes.

On Thursday, March 25th Senator Bernie Sanders officially released his proposed estate and gift tax reform legislation. This 18 page bill contains major changes to current legislation that would have serious implications for many of the families that work with Clearwater Capital.

The effective date of multiple sections of the proposed legislation is upon enactment; therefore, now is the time to consider how these changes may affect you and future generations.

2020 Estate Tax Considerations

2020 Estate Tax Considerations

Is now the right time to consider estate lifetime gifts? Yes, we believe proactive estate strategy management leads us to encourage individuals to pause and consider the following.

Wealth Management includes planning for tax expense risks which arise when one considers different policy paths over the coming years. There are always known laws and unknown possibilities. This summary is not meant to predict what may or may not happen following this election season; however, it is intended to raise awareness regarding planning opportunities which should be considered.

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