When creating your estate documents, you need to determine which documents best fit your situation. Wills, trusts, living wills and powers of attorney could save you money and will help your heirs save money if you become incapacitated or when you die.
Will vs. Trust
Both documents are used to give your assets to those of your […]
The gift tax may have a severe financial impact on your finances, depending on the size of the gift, the size of your estate and other factors. While many do not have to worry about gift taxes, some do, as there are limits to how much you are able to gift. Keep in mind that […]
You are never too young to make a will, as long as you are emancipated, which means you are on your own. Florida Statutes §732.501 states that you must be 18 years of age or an “emancipated minor,” and must be of sound mind. Florida statutes also provide the circumstances in which a minor may […]
Each year the tax code changes, so you should retain a professional to help you, especially if you have a business. However, even accountants can make mistakes and you might find yourself in need of a tax attorney. You may also wish to consult a tax attorney on major life changes, such as selling a […]
May 1, 2017 is “May Day,” but did you know that there is another reason to recognize the day? The first of May is also “Law Day” in the United States.
What is Law Day?
60 years ago, in 1957, the then-President of the American Bar Association (ABA) had the idea to honor the legal system […]
Everyone who earns an income in the United States is required to pay federal income taxes. This money is used by the federal government to pay for such necessities as defense, housing, education, science, and interest on the national debt. Each person who pays these taxes is put into tax brackets, something you have probably […]
Throughout the year, you likely give gifts to family and friends for many different reasons. While most of these gifts are simple and require no action on your part as it pertains to the IRS, more expensive gifts may be subject to the federal gift tax. Gifts that are excluded from the federal gift tax […]
The federal estate tax is a tax that is levied on property that is transferred from one person to an heir following their death. This property can include cash, real estate, stock, and other assets. However, the tax is only levied on the wealthiest of estates because the only part of an estate that is […]
One of the issues that every business owner has to address is taxes that are levied on the business. Just like personal taxes, businesses have to pay a certain amount of taxes each year. Failure to pay the appropriate amount of taxes could result in fines that could severely weaken the business. A key to […]
The process of starting a business can require quite a bit of paperwork. While some of this paperwork is relatively simple and can be done on your own, other paperwork that must be filled out is complicated and will require the assistance of an attorney. Even if you are able to fill out the paperwork […]
