Estate planning for the unique needs of unmarried partners

Article Abstract:

Unmarried partners lack many of the legal protections married partners have in matters of succession, such as property rights in each others' estates. Therefore, different methods of estate planning must be used for such partners to inherit each others' property without heavy tax burdens.

Financial management, Finance, Unmarried couples, Inheritance and succession, Company financing

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Coping with the decoupling of state estate taxes after EGTRRA

Article Abstract:

Because of the phaseout of the federal state estate tax credit, many states will no longer have estate tax rates which never exceed the credit. Wills should be altered to take account of this fact. Estate planning techniques are discussed.

Tax exemption, Tax exemptions, Tax credits

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Family investment LLC: planning opportunities and guidelines

Article Abstract:

For estate planning purposes, a family investment limited liability company can sometimes be a better tool than the tradition family limited partnership.

Methods, Limited liability companies, Limited partnership, Limited partnerships, Gift tax

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