The last article in the 10-week series, this document will give you an overview of how life insurance proceeds are taxes with a trust and without. The ninth article in the 10-week series, this document will give you an overview of how deductions and unified credits work or when property is given to charities or spouses. The eighth article in the 10-week series, this document will give you an overview of how to properly fill out the decedent's final tax return. This link will provide you with a brief overview of estate planning, and shows you what to do to get started. Check here for definitions for the more commonly used legal terms in this estate planning site.
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