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Taxes

Four Easy to Avoid Mistakes People Make at Tax Time

April 12, 2022 By Gratia P. Schoemakers, Esq.

Tax Time

It’s that time of year again: tax season. No one enjoys doing their taxes, and that is likely why many of us leave this tedious task to the last…possible…moment. As Tax Day approaches, millions of Americans are likely scrambling to track down all of their important documents to meet the April 15 deadline. But as with anything in […]

Filed Under: Tax Time Tagged With: Mistakes, Taxes

Organizing for Tax (and Estate Planning) Season

February 11, 2021 By Gratia P. Schoemakers, Esq.

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It’s the start of a new year, which means tax season — and this year’s April 15th IRS filing deadline — is just around the corner.  Soon you’ll be receiving tax forms such as your W-2 or 1099s, and you’ll start thinking about the life events that could affect your taxes in various ways. This […]

Filed Under: Estate Planning, Home/Property Ownership, Retirement Tagged With: Living Trust, Living Will, Revocable Trust, Taxes

Probate and Tax Issues

October 29, 2020 By Gratia P. Schoemakers, Esq.

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They say nothing is certain except for Death and Taxes.  It is no different during Probate! As the Executor/Administrator of an estate, your duty will entail among other things the duty to prepare and file all the tax returns for the Decedent and for the Estate.  To help you get started, we will discuss the […]

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IRS Announcement:  Estate Tax Closing Letters Will Now Only Be Issued Upon Request

October 12, 2019 By Gratia P. Schoemakers, Esq.

Due to the increased volume of federal estate tax return filings in order to make the “portability election,” the IRS has announced that estate tax closing letters will only be issued upon request by the taxpayer. This change in IRS policy started on June 1, 2015. What is the “Portability Election” and How is the […]

Filed Under: Estate Planning Tagged With: Taxes

What is an Inheritor’s Trust?

May 28, 2019 By Gratia P. Schoemakers, Esq.

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When it comes to estate planning there are several types of tools you can use, depending on your circumstances. One such estate planning tool is the trust. There are numerous types of trusts aimed at fulfilling different estate planning purposes. If you are anticipating an inheritance, there is a special type of trust designed to […]

Filed Under: Divorce, Estate Planning, Trusts Tagged With: Creditors, Inheritance, Spendthrift Trust, Taxes

Who Should be Your Successor Trustee?

August 23, 2018 By Gratia P. Schoemakers, Esq.

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If you have a revocable living trust, you probably named yourself as trustee so you can continue to manage your own financial affairs, but eventually, someone will need to step in for you when you are no longer able to act due to incapacity or after your death.  Your successor trustee plays an important role […]

Filed Under: Design, Estate Planning, Trusts Tagged With: Executor, Living Trust, Successor Trustee, Taxes, Trustee

Financial Planning. Tax Planning. Legacy Planning. Estate Planning – How Many Plans Do I Need?!

August 23, 2018 By Gratia P. Schoemakers, Esq.

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Most folks have at least heard of an estate plan. But fewer realize that a simple will is not enough to prepare for your future. In fact, a combination of plans – financial, tax, legacy, and estate – are vital to your financial well-being and protection of your assets and family. All of these plans […]

Filed Under: Business Planning, Estate Planning Tagged With: Financial Planning, Legacy, Taxes

How to Fix 5 Common Estate Planning Problems

August 23, 2018 By Gratia P. Schoemakers, Esq.

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Not surprisingly, most people loathe reviewing their estate plan because it can be both confusing and daunting.  Others do not want to think about death and avoid the topic altogether.  If you already have put an estate plan together, you are ahead of the curve as many people do not have one.  If you do […]

Filed Under: Estate Planning Tagged With: Estate Plan, Insurance, Life Insurance, Mistakes, Retirement Accounts, Taxes

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