Q. My wife and I would like to set up a basic estate plan. What are the essentials? A. Many people believe that if they have a will, their estate planning is complete. But there is much more to a good estate plan. A good plan should be designed to avoid probate, minimize estate taxes, protect… Read More »
Monthly Archives: January 2020
A Solution To The Tax Problem When Selling A Home Held in Joint Tenancy After The Death Of A Spouse
Q. My late husband and I bought our home 45 years ago for $50,000, and we were then advised to take title as Joint Tenants to avoid probate. When he died 3 years ago, I was told by a realtor that it was worth about $1.2 Million. I was recently told by our CPA that,… Read More »