Thinking about the possibility of not being there to raise your child is a difficult and emotional challenge for any parent. It forces you to confront one of the most unimaginable decisions: choosing someone else to step in and take on the responsibility of raising your child. As overwhelming as this may feel, making a...
Annually, the IRS updates the amount one can give free of federal gift and generation-skipping transfer (GST) tax to account for inflation. These adjustments impact the lifetime exclusion, which is the amount that one can give free of federal estate and generation-skipping transfer (GST) tax, either at lifetime or at death. The annual gift tax...
Charitable planning can take various forms, and the right approach depends on your goals and financial situation. Each option offers unique advantages, so selecting the best one is key to aligning with your philanthropic vision. Private Foundations A private foundation is a legal entity created by an individual, family or corporation to support charitable causes....
Author – Peggy Lennon Each year, the IRS sets the amounts that one can give free of federal gift and generation-skipping transfer (GST) tax, to account for inflation. These adjustments impact the lifetime exclusion, which is the amount that one can give free of federal gift and generation-skipping transfer (GST) tax, either at lifetime or...
Author – Kristen Terranova The housing market in California is notoriously tough, and shows little sign of becoming more affordable any time soon. Increasingly, families are combining resources to purchase or upgrade homes. At Deka Law Group, we regularly advise clients looking to help their children get a first foothold in the housing market, or...
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