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What Are Estate Taxes?

Studies suggest that millennials will inherit an astounding $68 trillion in the coming years, making them the wealthiest generation in history. While this may be great news for some, it also comes with significant tax implications.

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What’s Going on with Larry King’s Estate?

Larry King’s widow Shawn has dragged her sister Shannon into her $100 million lawsuit accusing her ex-business managers of conspiring with the late TV legend’s son and transferring millions to third parties without her consent, RadarOnline.com has learned.

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How Do Inheritance and Estate Taxes Work?

Federal estate taxes were created in 1916, taxing estates valued at over $5 million. This amount changed to $50 million in 1932. In 1940, it dropped to $10 million, then $5, then $3. In 2002-2007 estates worth more than $2 million paid the tax.

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Transferring Real Estate to Children

For many parents, transferring real estate to their children is an important part of their estate planning process. There are several ways that parents can do this, each with its own advantages and disadvantages.

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Estate Planning Checklist

Estate plans are made up of many parts, including wills and trusts, as well as any additional documents or information that will help beneficiaries carry out the requests of the benefactor.

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