Here are some necessary components often omitted or wrongfully used in do-it-yourself wills
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(1) you need two witnesses, (2) A Notary Public must notarize the testator’s signature, (3) Neither the witnesses nor the Notary can be a beneficiary of the will, (4) A will should always be typed on a computer to avoid…
Some signs to indicate you should consider a Trust
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You should consider creating a Trust in the following situations: You are married and have children; You desire to pass certain assets to grandchildren, but not immediately after your death; You are contemplating divorce; You want to avoid probate; You…
Is there a need for Estate Planning if inheritance taxes are not a consideration?
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No one knows at this time what will happen to the Estate and Generation Skipping tax, whether the tax bracket may be lowered or whether the tax may be repealed in its entirety. The threshold for being liable for the…
New Year Resolutions
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Well, Christmas is over and we have rung in the New Year. During this past week many people made New Year resolutions. Did you make any? Most of these deal with either working on a healthier and better body or…
Do I have to pay a gift tax on the money given to my wife and me for our wedding?
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That is a good question, with an easy answer. You, as the receiver of the gift, do not pay the gift tax. The donor pays the tax. However, anyone can give an individual a gift of money, property or any…
What inheritance rights do unmarried couples have?
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Unmarried couples do not have any rights to the assets of their deceased partner and have no rights to intestate inheritance.There is no more Common Law Marriaage in South Carolina. It was abolished in July 2019. Common Law marriages established…
Pitfalls to avoid in Estate Planning
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Everyone should review her Estate Plan every two or three years. The beginning of the new year is a good tinme to do that. Here are some pitfalls to avoid. (1) Check your beneficiaries on your trust, will and financial…
How is real property owned by a deceased person transferred if no probate estate was ever opened?
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The only way to transfer real property owned by a deceased person who died less than ten years ago is to open or reopen a probate estate and obtain a Deed of Distribution. If the deceased died more than ten…
Is a Personal Representative responsible for estate tax debts?
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Before I answer this question, I want to remind everyone that spammers are sending out emails saying they are the IRS and asking for your Social Security number. The IRS never communicates with taxpayers by email. Throw these emails in…
What type of documents should I be considering for my Estate Plan?
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When people typically think of estate planning, the first thing that comes to mind is how they can control their assets after death. When considering this, most individuals come in to see us wanting to create some type of will…