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Posts Tagged ‘ny elder law’

Tax and Estate Planning for 2010, Tax Credit Extension Lingers in Senate

In early December, the House voted to extend $31 billion in tax breaks that are due to expire at the end of 2009. The package of 45 deductions includes measures such as an income tax deduction for sales and property taxes, and credits for business to fund research and development. The tax breaks are generally [...]

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Trusts do Not Automatically Protect from Estate Taxes or Creditors

While a Living Trust is a valuable estate planning tool that can protect beneficiaries from the hassle and expense of probate, it does not automatically protect assets from estate taxes or creditors. Currently, the Federal estate tax exemption is set at $3.5 million, meaning that only assets above that amount will be subject to Federal [...]

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Special Needs Planning and Supplemental Needs Trusts: What Should a Trust Not Pay For?

A supplemental needs trust is an important tool that can be used to make sure a child with special needs has access to the services and care he or she requires. Establishing a supplemental needs trust as a part of an overall financial plan is one step in providing a solid base of lifetime support. [...]

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