Payable-on-death (POD) accounts provide a quick, simple and inexpensive way to transfer assets outside of probate. They can be used for bank accounts, certificates of deposit or even brokerage accounts. Setting one up is as easy as providing the bank with a signed POD beneficiary designation form. When you die, your beneficiaries just need to . . .

Monroe Moxness Berg’s highest priority is to serve our clients. That calling has always been at the forefront of what we do, and it has never been more so than during this challenging environment resulting from the Coronavirus (COVID – 19) outbreak. There has been an increase in the number of people contacting our office to make . . .

Whether you’re moving to another country for work-related reasons, retirement or simply want an opportunity to experience a new culture, it’s important to understand the potential tax and estate planning implications. If you don’t, you could be hit with some unpleasant surprises. Here are three possible pitfalls: Double taxation. If you’re a citizen of the . . .