Who has to pay federal estate taxes?

When you pass away, if the net value of your estate is more than $5 million (2012), the tax rate is 35%. If Congress does not act before the end of 2012, the exemption in 2013 will be $1 million and the top tax rate will be 55%.


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Picasso was no genius when it came to estate planning

Picasso died without a will which caused many problems after his death. Dont follow his lead! A simple estate plan can cost as little as $500 and can prevent major problems upon your death. If you are interested in having an estate plan done, feel free to contact my office to set up a free consultation.

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Land Trusts and Estate Planning

One of the most popular features of a land trust is avoiding probate. When the beneficial owner names a contingent beneficiary, the property will pass to the contingent beneficiary outside the court-monitored probate process. This will avoid the costs and time associated with probate.

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Chicago, IL 60602
312-238-9298
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What is a Will?

A Will is an instrument executed with certain formalities, that usually directs the disposition of a person's property at death. It is revocable during the lifetime of the testator (meaning it can be changed or voided) and is only operative at death.

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Chicago, IL 60602
312-238-9298
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Have a rich Uncle?

Let that rich Uncle or Aunt you know that they can give you up to $11,000 a year via a gift. The federal gift tax laws allow a person to make an unlimited number of gifts of up to $11,000 per year and these gifts do not reduce the unified credit of the person making the gift.

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Real Estate Law, Landlord Tenant Law, Estate Planning
134 N. LaSalle, Suite 2250
Chicago, IL 60602
312-238-9298
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