The One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB), signed into law on July 4, 2025, introduced major changes impacting individual, estate, state, local, real estate, and business tax rules. Understanding these updates is key for tax...more
Handle an inherited IRA with care -
An inherited IRA can be a welcome financial windfall. But the rules governing required minimum distributions (RMDs) from these tax-deferred accounts are complex. IRA recipients should...more
Now’s the time to review your GST tax exposure
Absent congressional action this year, the federal gift and estate exemption and the generation-skipping transfer (GST) tax exemption (currently $13.99 million) are scheduled...more
Managing your residuary estate -
Even with a comprehensive estate plan, it’s likely you’ll have some assets in a residuary estate. Like the sediment at the bottom of your glass after you finish a fine wine, an estate plan...more
Moving to another state?
Revisit your estate plan -
If you recently relocated to a new state — or you’re planning such a move — it’s a good idea to review and update your estate plan. You won’t have to throw out your...more
Revocable trusts -
Don’t forget to fund the trust throughout your lifetime -
Many estate plans are built around revocable trusts (sometimes called “living trusts”). These trusts allow you to 1) avoid the time, expense...more
How planning can minimize the impact of income taxes -
Until recently, estate planning strategies generally focused on removing as much wealth as possible from one’s estate to avoid the bite of federal estate tax....more