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03/12/2024

Our guide to estate taxes includes U.S. federal, state, and inheritance tax rules. Discover who pays and how much.

Our guide to estate taxes includes U.S. federal, state, and inheritance tax rules. Discover who pays and how much.

03/07/2024

Estate planning is an often overlooked topic during the financial planning process yet is a very important part of financial planning.

Estate planning is an often overlooked topic during the financial planning process. Here's why that's a mistake.

03/05/2024

Trusts offer estate planning and asset protection benefits that wills do not.

Estate planning attorneys love trusts. Here’s why you might too.

03/04/2024

Car accident statistics broken down by state that includes causes and when then occur.

Browse statistics of dying in a car crash, with data broken down by state, causes (speeding and alcohol impairment) and time.

02/29/2024

Many states don’t set a deadline for executors to pay beneficiaries, but other deadlines can affect the timeline.

There’s no standard deadline for paying beneficiaries of a will, but the probate process averages six to nine months. Many states have no deadlines at all.

02/28/2024

Injuries can happen to anyone, anywhere, and at any time. At Law Office of Peter A. Hurwitz, PLLC, we work to obtain compensation for personal injury victims. Visit our website to learn more:

02/27/2024

It’s not always enough to have one person responsible for your future health

It’s not always enough to have one person responsible for your future health.

02/22/2024

The federal estate tax ranges from rates of 18% to 40% and generally only applies to assets over $13.61 million in 2024. But several states and the District of Columbia have their own estate tax, with lower asset thresholds than the federal government. A few states have an inheritance tax, which is paid by inheritors upon receiving the inherited assets.

The federal estate tax is a tax that's levied on your assets after you die. Most estates don't require filing an estate tax return unless the assets are over $12.92 million in 2023 or $13.61 million in 2024.

02/20/2024

Accident victims often suffer harm that is not immediately apparent. Brain trauma, nerve damage or internal organ injuries may not show symptoms until days or weeks later. If you’re in an accident, you should seek prompt medical attention even if you don’t feel severe pain. An early diagnosis will get you the treatment you need and help you in recovering financial compensation.

02/20/2024

A living trust involves transferring your assets into the trust, often appointing yourself as trustee. Making a living trust part of your estate plan has advantages and disadvantages. If you're considering using a trust, it's highly advisable to work with an experienced estate attorney who can guide you through the process.

How a living trust can help secure your legacy seamlessly and quietly.

02/19/2024

Videos showing a driver wearing an Apple Vision Pro headset behind the wheel have alarmed some road safety experts and prompted a response from the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Apple's user guide for its mixed-reality headset explicitly tells owners to avoid using it "while operating a moving vehicle."

02/15/2024

Estate planning is a powerful phrase with a simple aim: To create a plan to protect yourself and your loved ones in the event of sickness, accidents or death.

Estate planning is not only for the wealthy, it's for everyone. Here's how you can get started.