With a properly executed estate plan, your wealth can be enjoyed by your children and even their children. But did you know that by using a dynasty trust you can extend the estate tax…
As Star Tribune reports in its October 18 issue, Twin Cites’ southeast metro area has now become the main source of sand and gravel, key ingredients in the production of aggregate, a particulate material…
If you own life insurance policies at your death, the proceeds will be included in your taxable estate. Ownership is usually determined by several factors, including who has the right to name the beneficiaries…
Family cabins, whether lakeside, hunting, or recreational, abound throughout Minnesota. The most common way ownership of the family cabin is transferred to the next generation is by the provisions of a decedent’s will or…
Traditionally, taxpayers have looked for ways to make the most of the $14,000 annual gift tax exclusion, and using a Crummey trust is one way to do that. But with the federal gift and…
Events of the last decade have taught us that taxes are anything but certain. Case in point: Congress is mulling abolishing gift and estate taxes as part of tax reform. So how can people…
One health care arrangement that has been soaring in popularity in recent years has been the pairing of a high-deductible health plan (HDHP) with a Health Savings Account (HSA). The good news is that…
Charitable giving is a key part of estate planning for many people. If you’re among them and own valuable works of art, they may be ideal candidates for charitable donations during your life. Generally,…
For many people today, income tax planning offers far greater tax-saving opportunities than gift and estate tax planning. A record-high federal gift and estate tax exemption — currently $5.49 million ($10.98 million for married…
