by Leslie Marenco | Apr 17, 2015 | Articles, Estate Planning
Once you have chosen the people you want to receive any of your assets — either from a will, a trust, a life insurance policy or a retirement or bank account — the way you designate how they will inherit should be a key consideration. Here are five things...
by Leslie Marenco | Apr 10, 2015 | Articles, Estate Planning, Estate Tax, Gift Tax, Income Tax, IRS
The recession made many parents and grandparents into personal bankers, making loans to strapped children or grandchildren to help them cope with unemployment or other financial misfortune. However, family loans need to be prepared properly to avoid tax...
by Leslie Marenco | Apr 10, 2015 | Articles, Gift Tax, Income Tax, IRS
April 15 is not only the deadline for filing your state and federal income tax returns, but also the deadline for filing gift tax returns via IRS Form 709. Many people are confused about the subject of gift taxes. While only two states — Connecticut and...
by Leslie Marenco | Apr 3, 2015 | Articles, Trusts
It’s no misnomer that a position with so much responsibility carries the name “trustee”. After all, you have been entrusted with a solemn responsibility and you no doubt want to do the best possible job. Here are 10 things to do when you are appointed trustee of a...
by Leslie Marenco | Apr 3, 2015 | Articles, Estate Planning
Estate planning is an ongoing process, and plans should be reviewed with a qualified estate planning attorney every few years to ensure that the goals you set in making your plan are still valid. When reviewing your estate plan, keep these things in mind: Your estate...
