When estate planning gets mentioned, wills and health care directives often come to mind, but what about plans for your home? A home can be an important and sentimental treasure…
For many families, creating an estate plan is a positive, proactive step toward securing their family’s future. However, it can be a significant undertaking, and once it is done, it…
Giving assets to family members is a popular tax-minimization strategy to consider. Before you do so, be aware of the current gift tax exclusions. At Orsbon & Fenninger, LLP ,…
Estate planning is important for ensuring your loved ones get taken care of after you are gone. One effective strategy is using charitable trusts. These options not only benefit charitable…
Federal estate taxes are for those with very high-valued estates. Anyone who has significant assets should plan ahead to pay these taxes. The IRS handles the collection and sets the…
North Carolina does not impose an estate tax at the state level. But you will need to plan ahead for estate taxes from the federal government. The good news is…
North Carolina residents who work hard to ensure they have a comfortable retirement are often surprised about how much taxes can cut into their funds. While virtually everyone can benefit…
Changes in tax law have brought an old strategy back for taxpayers in North Carolina and across the country. It allows taxpayers to save taxes on appreciated assets. The renewed…
There are some unique tax considerations to keep in mind when an estate owner in North Carolina passes away. In most cases, an executor or personal representative is named in…
Those living in North Carolina or any other state have the right to gift up to $11.18 million without any estate tax implication. The exemption amount was increased from around…