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Estate Planning for High Net-Worth Individuals with Residual Income
Charitable Planning

Estate Planning for High Net-Worth Individuals with Residual Income

Residual income, especially prevalent in the entertainment industry, refers to ongoing payments received for work done in the past. This income can stem from royalties in TV shows, movies, music, or books. A notable example is the late Matthew Perry, whose role in Friends brought him substantial residuals, as highlighted in a CNBC article. The Importance of Estate Planning for Residual Income For individuals with significant residual income, estate planning is crucial. It ensures that their assets are distributed according to their wishes and can help mitigate complex legal and financial issues after their passing. Case Study:…

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Understanding Charitable Giving Laws: Maximizing Tax Deductions with Charitable Donations
Charitable Planning

Understanding Charitable Giving Laws

When it comes to donating, many people seek not only the personal satisfaction of helping others but also the potential financial benefits, including possible tax deductions. Words such as deduction, charitable giving, charitable contribution, charity, charitable tax deduction and rules for giving often come up in these discussions. Understanding these terms and the laws surrounding charitable donations can help individuals and businesses make informed decisions about their charitable contributions, while taking advantage of any available tax deductions. In this article, we delve deep into charitable giving laws, exploring various facets and rules that govern tax deductions for charitable contributions. Whether…

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Do You Pay Taxes on Gifts From Parents?
Advanced Directives

Do You Pay Taxes on Gifts From Parents?

In an effort to keep taxpayers from transferring wealth from one generation to the next tax-free, there are specific limits to the amount of gifts one may give to any one person each year.

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How Gifting and Joint Ownership Can Go Wrong
Advanced Directives

How Gifting and Joint Ownership Can Go Wrong

There is a popular misperception among many seniors that in order to protect their assets from creditors, including the cost of nursing home care, they should consider gifting their assets to their children.

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What’s a Bequest?
Charitable Planning

What’s a Bequest?

When a person uses a will to leave property to their family, friends or the causes they support, the act is known as a bequest. A bequest can be the cash, investments, jewelry or other items that a person passes to beneficiaries when they die.

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