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LS Carlson Law • September 6th, 2023
Estate taxes can take a significant bite out of your estate and leave your heirs with less than you intended. However, with proper planning, you can minimize estate taxes and maximize the inheritances that your loved ones receive. Here are some strategies to consider:
Lifetime Gifts: One strategy for reducing estate taxes is to make lifetime gifts to your heirs. The federal gift tax exclusion allows you to give up to a certain amount each year without incurring gift taxes. In 2023, the annual gift tax exclusion is $16,000 per recipient. By making annual gifts, you can gradually transfer your wealth to your loved ones and reduce the size of your taxable estate.
Trusts: Another strategy for minimizing estate taxes is to use trusts. Irrevocable life insurance trusts, grantor retained annuity trusts, and charitable trusts are just a few examples of trusts that can help reduce your taxable estate and maximize the inheritances your loved ones receive.
Annual Exclusion Gifts: In addition to lifetime gifts, you can also take advantage of the annual exclusion to reduce your taxable estate. This exclusion allows you to give up to $16,000 per recipient each year without incurring gift taxes.
Estate Planning: Proper estate planning is essential for minimizing estate taxes and maximizing inheritances. Working with an experienced estate planning attorney can help ensure that your estate plan is structured in a way that minimizes taxes and maximizes your loved ones' inheritances.
At LS Carlson Law, we have extensive experience in estate planning and tax law. We can help you create an estate plan that minimizes estate taxes and maximizes the inheritances your loved ones receive. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and learn more about how we can help you plan for the future.
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