Category: Tax
How to Avoid Estate Taxes: Planning for the Future
Easing the burden for the people you love is one of the biggest reasons people engage in estate planning. For some families, estate taxes can
Estate Planning for High Net Worth Individuals
We know estate planning isn’t a particularly fun process. But believe us when we say it’s way more enjoyable than what happens if you don’t
Video: How To File For A Tax ID Number
Need to file for a tax ID number? The process is simple and only takes a few minutes. Estate planning and probate attorney Sarah Siedentopf
Video: What Is Your Trust Tax ID Number?
Has your tax or financial advisor asked you for your trust tax ID number? If so — and before you stress about finding the number
Do Irrevocable Trusts Avoid Probate? | Dangers of Irrevocable Trusts
One of the questions we commonly hear at Siedentopf Law relates to trusts and probate. Our clients want to know “if I create an irrevocable
Charitable Bequests Under The New Tax Act
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, a sweeping overhaul of the U.S. tax code, took effect at the beginning of 2018. The Act can potentially impact the manner in which individuals and families donate funds to their favorite charitable organizations.The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act did not eliminate charitable giving bequests (as it did with other tax exemptions), but it did change the rules of this tax and estate planning tool. Under the new guidelines, the standard tax deduction has increased from $6,350 […]
