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With the right strategies, you can avoid making financial mistakes and instead ensure most of what you want to leave behind lands in the correct hands... 23 Jul
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Tax-Smart Strategies

End-of-Life Tax Strategies: Leaving More For Your Heirs

23 Jul
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Law Reform

New US Tax Laws That Could Impact What Your Heirs Receive

The spousal rollover applies differently across property types. Understanding how this rule functions and knowing exactly when an executor should strategically elect out of it is one of the most vital components of estate planning.  30 Jun
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Tax-Smart Strategies

Understanding How “Spousal Rollover” Works in Canada

Estate planning law in Canada doesn't change in big, obvious packages. Instead, the rules that control your estate's tax outcome shift one provision at a time... Miss any one of them and your estate plan is optimizing against rules that no longer apply. 04 Jun
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Law Reform

What Changed in Canadian Estate Planning Law for 2026?

Find out how to shield your family from financial shock. Review the Canada Estate Tax Rules 2026 carefully to maximize family wealth preservation. 04 Jun
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Tax-Smart Strategies

Canada Estate Tax Rules 2026: Exemptions & Key Strategies

Only 6 US states currently impose an inheritance tax: Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Nebraska, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. This "State Inheritance Tax Guide 2026" provides rate tables and answers to frequently asked questions. 01 May
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Frequently Asked Questions

Which US States Still Impose an Inheritance Tax in 2026?

If you have a large estate, consider gifting during your lifetime as a strategy to help reduce estate taxes. Take the time to meet with a tax and estate planning professional to ensure your gift and estate plans are well thought out and properly implemented. 17 Apr
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Tax-Smart Strategies

Lifetime Gifting Strategies: Ways to Give Assets Tax-Free

State inheritance laws vary more than you might expect — learn how they affect spousal rights, what happens without a will, and which states impose inheritance taxes. 04 Apr
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Beneficiary Rights, Curated Content

Inheritance Laws Vary By State: Understanding Your Rights

Estate tax planning can significantly affect what you leave behind. Here are six ways to help minimize taxes on your estate... 01 Apr
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Tax-Smart Strategies

Six Ways to Help Minimize Taxes on Your Estate in Canada

Iowa's inheritance tax is fully repealed, but pre-2025 estates still follow the old rules. Here's what beneficiaries and executors should know.... 01 Apr
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Law Reform

Iowa State Inheritance Tax Fully Repealed: What You Should Know

The 10-year rule for inherited IRAs means you have plenty of time to sort out what to do with your inheritance. Here's how the 10-year rule for inherited IRAs works... 29 Mar
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Law Reform

Understanding The 10-Year Rule for Inherited IRAs

Dealing with the GSTT can be complex and confusing. With proper planning, the GST exemption provides opportunities to reduce or potentially eliminate the transfer taxes associated with gifting or passing money to younger generations. 12 Mar
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Legacy Lexicon

Understanding The Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax (GSTT)

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