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Michael Jackson estate battles IRS over image rights

Music fans in North Carolina and around the country may be interested in learning about some recent developments concerning his legacy. The legendary performer’s reputation had been badly damaged by…

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Estate planning involves more than avoiding taxes

One of the things that President Trump campaigned on was eliminating the federal estate tax. This has made a number of people wonder if they will need to bother with…

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Uncertain tax laws, trusts and estate planning

People in North Carolina who need to make estate plans might wonder whether they should wait until new tax laws are passed by the Trump administration. The best course of…

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Tax rules for foreign gifts and inheritances

Many North Carolina residents are globally mobile. As a result, some of them might have questions about how property received from outside of the United States may be taxed. Whether…

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Understanding gift tax limits

North Carolina residents who are lucky enough to have some money to give away should take the time to look into gift tax limits. Contrary to what many people think,…

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Planning to avoid estate taxes

North Carolina residents who have estates worth more than the federal exemption may have estate taxes assessed at a rate of 40 percent after they die. There are several strategies…

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Will the estate tax be repealed?

North Carolina voters likely know that a debate has been brewing regarding the enforcement of estate and gift taxes. Donald Trump inquired about the possibility of repealing the federal estate…

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Estate planning can provide peace of mind the 2nd time around

More than half the nation’s citizens who are over 55 years old are in second, third or subsequent marriages. This number includes seniors in all states including North Carolina, and…

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Estate tax exemption for 2017

North Carolina does not have an estate tax, and the Internal Revenue Service has raised the estate and gift tax limit for 2017 to $5.49 million for individuals. The gift…

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