August, 2017 | Cushing & Dolan, P.C.

What are powers of appointment?

On behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Aug 24, 2017 | Estate Administration & Probate

In 1951, the Powers of Appointment Act was established. This was one of the greatest developments in the tax and estate planning sector. A power of appointment in broad terms means that a person has the power to dispose of a property, and they hold that power even if...

Your rights when it comes to inheritance law

On behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Aug 18, 2017 | Wills

Survivors have certain rights to a family member’s property after they have passed away, and these rights are governed by inheritance law. Going by this law differs from state to state, but you may be able to claim inheritance from your spouse, regardless of...

Should I fund a spendthrift trust for my adult son or daughter?

On behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Aug 11, 2017 | Trusts

Parents who have the means to leave significant portions of their estate to their adult children are sometimes stymied by those very heirs when it comes to structuring the assets. For instance, a parent with three grown children may desire to leave the same amounts to...

Complying with an audit from the IRS

On behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Aug 4, 2017 | Estate Taxes

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) occasionally runs audits on tax payers to make sure that they are processing all of their revenue and taxes properly. This can be a stressful process to go through, and can be avoided by completing a thorough and computer-processed...

What are powers of appointment?

Your rights when it comes to inheritance law

Should I fund a spendthrift trust for my adult son or daughter?

Complying with an audit from the IRS

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