Do I Have to Accept an Inheritance?
October 2, 2020
No one has to accept inherited assets. Inherited assets can be disclaimed.
Downs Law Firm, P.C.
Tax Planning
Handling Inherited Investments?
February 20, 2020
Receiving an inheritance can be a double-edged sword. On the one hand, it’s overwhelming, thanks to the intense emotions associated with losing a loved one combined with the confusion about what to do with the newly acquired assets. On the other, an inheritance can re-invigorate your finances and create new opportunities for you and your family.
What Does an Estate Planning Lawyer Really Do?
January 15, 2020
Estate planning is a systematic process, which involves getting your personal and financial goals for the time you pass away or become mentally incapacitated. It is also known as a last will, and almost everyone does this planning for their family.
What is the Average American Saving for Retirement?
November 5, 2019
What is the size of the average retirement nest egg? It depends on what you mean by ‘average.’
How Will Morehouse College 2019 be Taxed on their Gifted Educations?
June 12, 2019
Billionaire Robert F. Smith made the 2019 class of Morehouse College graduates very happy over the weekend, when he pledged to pay off their student debt.
What is a Transfer on Death Account?
May 22, 2019
Transfer on death (TOD) accounts (also known as Totten trusts, in-trust-for accounts and payable-on-death accounts) allow spouses to pass small estates in a simple, convenient way.
With Title to Real Estate, Some Common Mistakes
May 6, 2019
Unlike personal property, real property–such as real estate or automobiles–is titled to convey ownership.
Income Taxes to file for a Deceased Person
April 24, 2019
Do I file 2018 tax returns for my father? He passed away in October 2018.
Can I Get Cash From a Life Insurance Policy?
April 22, 2019
In tough economic times, people are sometimes left scrambling for cash to meet everyday expenses and lifestyle demands. Your life insurance policy is a possible source of funds – but should you tap into it?
Should I Designate a Trust as a Beneficiary of My IRA?
March 28, 2019
The question becomes, should they name a trust rather than an individual as a beneficiary of the IRA?
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