Estate PlanningTax Planning New Tax Court Ruling on Spousal Portability: Lessons from the Rowland Case The United States Tax Court recently issued a decision that estate planners and taxpayers alike…Rachel Barlow10.07.25
Estate PlanningTax Planning Tax Law Update: Permanent Increase in Estate and Gift Tax Lifetime Exclusion for 2025 and Later Years A major shift in estate and gift tax rules has just taken effect with the…Rachel Barlow07.10.25
Estate PlanningUncategorized Choosing a Fiduciary For Your Estate Plan It is important to carefully select a fiduciary when structuring your estate plan. A fiduciary…Rachel Barlow05.05.25
GuardianshipLegal Practical Advice for Fiduciaries Practical Advice for Fiduciaries Serving as an Agent Under a Durable Power of Attorney or…Rachel Barlow03.03.25
Estate PlanningTax Planning Understanding the Changes in Federal Gift and Estate Tax Exemptions for 2025 The federal gift and estate tax exemptions, along with annual exclusion amounts, are key considerations…Rachel Barlow01.09.25
Tax Planning New Planning Opportunity for 529 Plans: Future Rollovers to Roth IRA Beginning in 2024, recent legislation (known as SECURE Act 2.0) will allow the beneficiary of…Rachel Barlow10.23.23
Estate PlanningTax Planning Sharing is Caring: How a Married Couple Can Save Estate Taxes With Portability Some duos were just made for each other – Simon and Garfunkel, Batman and Robin,…Rachel Barlow08.25.23
Estate Planning The Importance of Estate Planning for LGBTQIA+ Individuals and Families In honor of pride month, our firm is discussing the importance of estate planning for LGBTQIA+…Rachel Barlow06.30.23
Estate PlanningTax Planning Estate Tax Returns: The Basics The federal government imposes a tax on the transfer of an individual’s wealth during lifetime…Rachel Barlow05.02.23
Estate PlanningGuardianshipLegal Planning for the Care of Your Minor Children If you Become Incapacitated Many parents are familiar with designating guardians in their Will to care for their minor…Rachel Barlow06.18.21