As baby boomers begin to retire and transition into the next phase of their lives, many are realizing the importance of estate planning and being able to minimize inheritance taxes. Capital Gains Tax.
Estate planning involves both trust funds and wills to help ensure the smooth transition of assets to your beneficiaries. A trust fund is a legal entity that holds and manages assets on behalf of another individual or organization. A will, on the other hand, is a legal document that directs the distribution of assets after […] The post Trust Fund vs. Will for Estate Planning appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.
Dealing with trusts and their tax implications can seem like a labyrinth of legal terms and financial jargon. Trust distributions might be taxable, with the tax liability potentially varying based on factors such as the type of trust, the kind of distributions, and a beneficiary's tax bracket. With the help of a capable financial advisor, […] The post Are Trust Distributions Taxable? appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.
Managing your taxes can be one of the most complex aspects of estate planning and a new IRS rule change continues that trend. The rule, published at the end of March, changes how the step-up in basis applies to assets held in an irrevocable trust. If you need help interpreting the IRS rule change or setting […] The post Want to Leave Assets to Heirs? IRS Rule Change Should Have You Rethinking Your Irrevocable Trust appeared first on SmartReads CMS - SmartAsset.