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June 14, 2011
Inherited Wealth
People often dream of inherited wealth and fantasize about all the things they would do with the money. Most people talk about buying a mansion, cruising around the world in a yacht, taking lavish vacations, and engaging in shop-a-thons. While it can be fun to indulge in material things, the smarter thing to do is make investments to expand wealth.
Inherited wealth usually arrives in the form of inheritance from a deceased relative. However, large sums of money can also be awarded through lawsuits, financial investments, real estate investing, and lottery winnings.
Real Estate Investing article on "Inherited Wealth "
January 07, 2010
Estate Tax
Federal estate tax is slated to be abolished in January 2010, but Senate Democrats are likely to pass a temporary measure early in the year to reinstate death tax and make it retroactive to January 1st.
At present, estate tax is assessed at the rate of 45-percent for inheritances valued above $3.5 million for individuals and $7 million for couples. Smaller estates are exempt from taxation. However, as the estate tax hangs in limbo, beneficiaries may soon find they will be charged a capital gains tax on inheritance property gifted through decedent's last will and testament.
Real Estate Investing article on "Estate Tax"
January 18, 2009
Inheritance Money
Inheritance money refers to cash and financial holdings gifted to heirs through a Will, trust or probate. When money and valuable assets are inherited, they must be processed through the court system to ensure the estate is distributed according to probate laws. An exception to this rule is when inheritance money is protected through trusts.
During probate, inheritance money is generally transferred to an estate bank account. All assets owned by the decedent must be inventoried and appraised. Financial accounts are frozen to ensure outstanding debts, taxes, liens and judgments are paid. Upon approval from the judge, final distribution can be made to named beneficiaries
Real Estate Investing article on "Inheritance Money"
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