Learn About the Areas of Estate Planning and Business Services that Interest You the Most

When you're looking for information about law-related topics, answers can be tough to find, let alone understand. We have written a variety of articles about different parts of Minnesota estate planning and business services that are straightforward and available for you whenever you need them.

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A Qualified Personal Residence Trust Can Save You Big Money A Qualified Personal Residence Trust "QPRT" can save you money be removing the value of your home from your estate for state and federal estate tax purposes.
Mandatory Penalties for Late Filing of Estate Tax Return Court holds that penalties are mandatory for filing an estate tax return late even if estate taxes were paid when due.
Federal Estate Tax to Tackle NFL’s Buffalo Bills? Federal Estate Tax to Tackle NFL’s Buffalo Bills? After the passing of Ralph Wilson, estate taxes may cause the sale of the Bills.
Michael Jackson Estate Owes $702 Million in Estate Taxes & Penalties Michael Jackson Estate Owes $702 Million in Estate Taxes & Penalties What small business owners and those who own intangible assets need to know.
How Small Business Owners Can Extend Estate Tax Payments for 14 Years Small Business Owners Can Extend Estate Tax Payments for 14 Years - IRS Code Section 6166 Allows Business Owners That Meet Criteria to Defer Federal Estate Tax
IRS Provides Relief for Some Small Estates to Elect Portability IRS releases Revenue Procedure 2014-18, provides relief for surviving spouses who missed opportunity take advantage of portability under new estate tax law.
How Minnesota's Estate Tax Works and Planning to Minimize Minnesota's estate tax taxes estate in excess of $1 million dollars in total value including life insurance benefits, your home and assets.
Minnesota's New Gift Tax To Impact Families and Businesses Minnesota enacts new gift tax on gifts in excess of $1 million on residents and non-residents alike
Federal Estate Tax Exemption May Not Be Permanent After All With the stroke of a pen, the best and most carefully crafted estate planning can be rendered moot.
An Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust (ILIT) Can Minimize Estate Tax An irrevocable life insurance trust (ILIT) is a handy tool to help minimize estate taxes, since life insurance proceeds are included in Minnesota estates.
Grantor Retained Annuity Trusts – GRATs What is a grantor retained annuity trust “GRAT” and how to use this advanced estate planning technique
Advanced Estate Planning Help with your estate planning to minimize gift tax, estate tax and generation-skipping transfer tax.