There are two ways in which the 3.8 percent net investment income tax (NIIT) can have an impact on your estate plan. It can raise your tax on capital gains, taxable interest and other investment income, thereby lowering the amount…
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How net investment income can affect tax planning
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Help may be needed in deciding on senior housing
Elderly people who value their independence and are accustomed to living alone are increasingly becoming incapable of doing so. The need for medical attention may prompt some older individuals to consider their options, including moving to a nursing home or…
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Net gifts can be used to reduce gift tax rate
One strategy to lower your taxable estate is lifetime giving. However, there is a gift tax rate of 40 percent. If you have exhausted your $5.43 million gift and estate tax exemption, and you wish to lower your gift taxes,…
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How fear of death can present a hurdle to retirement planning
A new study has found that many people fail to make necessary decisions about the future because they are too scared to think about death. According to researchers from Boston College in Massachusetts, fear of death causes individuals to avoid…
The difference between conservatorship and guardianship in California
Every individual hopes to live an independent life in which they are able manage their own affairs. However, mental or physical incapacity may leave a person unable to make informed decisions for themselves. In such cases, conservatorship and guardianship are…
April is National Financial Literacy Month
The NAEPC Education Foundation and the National Association of Estate Planners & Councils (NAEPC) are promoting April 2016 as National Financial Literacy Month. The goal of the awareness campaign is to help the American public learn how to keep their…
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Issues To Resolve During A Divorce Involving Children with Special Needs
Having a child who has special needs can take its toll on a marriage. If you find yourself facing divorce and have a child or children who have special needs, there are some areas you will need to focus on…
Gilfix & La Poll attorneys speak at NAELA Summi
Attorneys Michael Gilfix and Mark R. Gilfix of Gilfix & La Poll Associates appeared as featured speakers at two sessions during the 2016 National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys Summit in Newport Beach, California, on January 28 and 29. Michael…
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Gilfix & La Poll attorneys speak at NAELA Summit
Attorneys Michael Gilfix and Mark R. Gilfix of Gilfix & La Poll Associates appeared as featured speakers at two sessions during the 2016 National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys Summit in Newport Beach, California, on January 28 and 29. Michael…
Tagged with: Advanced Elder Law, estate planning, Gilfix La Poll Associates, Mark Gilfix, Michael Gilfix, NAELA
Gilfix & La Poll attorneys speak at NAELA Summit
Attorneys Michael Gilfix and Mark R. Gilfix of Gilfix & La Poll Associates appeared as featured speakers at two sessions during the 2016 National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys Summit in Newport Beach, California, on January 28 and 29. Michael…
Tagged with: Advanced Elder Law, estate planning, Gilfix La Poll Associates, Mark Gilfix, Michael Gilfix, NAELA
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