Pennsylvania estate planning laws and strategies change more often than you might think -- and it is extremely important that estate planning & trust attorneys in Pennsylvania stay informed and innovative. Below, we regularly add pertinent PA legal news that could affect how we approach your individual estate planning, inheritance dispute resolution, and asset protection needs. Keep up to date by reading about estate planning legal news and current events.
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There is No Estate Tax. What Now? The Answers Will Surprise You.Pennsylvania Estate and Trust attorney David Frees supplies links to the best information on estate planning in 2010 and the hidden dangers now that the tax is temporarily gone.
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WSJ Smart Money on The Death of The Estate Tax and What You Need To DoThis WSJ Smart Money article is a great review of the death of the estate tax and what you need to do at various levels of net worth.
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Read Will, Trust, and Estate Attorney David Frees' Comments on The Washington Post BlogDave Frees on the dirty little secret of estate tax repeal and higher taxes for the middle class.
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The Frenzy Surrounding The Estate TaxThe Wall Street Journal and the business media are busy analyzing the failure of Congress to extend the federal estate tax law. What will the lapse of the federal estate tax mean for you, your family, and your will and estate plan?
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Congress Working On A Two Month Estate Tax ExtensionThe house has passed a bill to make the estate tax permanent but the Senate has failed to act. Both houses are looking at a two month extension to avoid a train wreck.
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Dave Frees on Money Matters Discusses GRATS and QPRTsDave Frees appears about a third of the way into the show and does a great review of GRATs and QPRTs (Grantor Retained Annuity Trusts and Qualified Personal Residence Trusts).
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Dave Frees Best Of The Main Line - Trusts and EstatesDave Frees was selected by his peer attorneys as one of MaineLine Today's Best in the Trust and Estates category. Suburban Philadelphia trust and estates attorney.
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Legislative Backlog and Estate TaxesThe US House and Senate Have Estate Tax and many oher pieces of important legislation to pass but the end (of the year) is near.
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House Passes New Estate Tax Laws - Now What?What do Pennsylvania trust, estate, and will and probate lawyers and attorneys need to know about the new bill and how does it affect you if you're a Pennsylvania resident concerned about estate planning and estate taxes?
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Shocking Turns in The Michael Jackson Probate CaseThe Michael Jackson case demonstrates the need for careful estate planning rather than just a will. Several recent events have shocked observers...
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Mandatory Minimum Withdraws in 2009This is a reminder about an important tax issue and an opportunity for you to continue to grow assets in your tax exempt plans if you have reached 70 1/2.
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Probate Dispute Over Munchkin EstateThe heirs of deceased movie munchkin seek probate court to stop dissipation of his assets
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Banks Still Not Out Of DangerMany of the largest US banks are still not out of the woods and federal "stress" testing exposes serious losses yet to occur. Caution still advised on a go forward basis.
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Do I really need a will?This article really emphasizes the need and value of estate planning and at the very least, doing a will.
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Breaking News On Senate Death Tax VoteNon Binding budget vote by the US Senate on increasing Estate Tax exemption.
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More on Changes to the Federal Estate TaxThe income tax changes that might change your trust and estate planning in Pennsylvania will be effective in 2011 but the federal estate tax changes are set to be effective in 2010 according to the Wall Street Journal
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David M Frees III Comments on the Death Tax Danger to Small BizChanges to the death tax are being portrayed as innocuous and of little concern or even beneficial to small and family farms and businesses. However, hidden proposals are dangerous.
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The Women Of The View Do Not All Agree on Estate TaxesMany people believe that the federal estate tax and that in fact all death taxes should be abolished. There is an argument that assets which have been repeatedly taxed during life should not be taxed again. The women of the television show the VIEW are not of one mind on this issue.
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Feds Preparing To Rasie Federal Estate Taxes on Family BusinessesIf you are trying to pass on a family farm, business, or investments a new bill might eliminate important tax planning tools. The elimination of minority discounts would be difficult for family businesses and would raise taxes and tax revenue.
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Death Tax Repeal and Family FarmsThis article reviews how families and small businesses view the possible repeal of the federal estate tax ("Death Tax") and what those in agriculture would like to see the federal government do about family farms.