Estate and Elder Law

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Ask Liza: Your Living Trust Can Hold An S Corporation
Posted on 5 Nov 2014 by Liza Weiman Hanks

By Liza Weiman Hanks Dear Liza: My son and I own an S corporation. Can an S corp be put into a trust? If not how would an S corp be put into a trust? Yes! You can put your S corporation into your living trust by transferring your ownership of your... Read More

Ask Liza: Capital Gains Taxes on Appreciated Property
Posted on 3 Mar 2015 by Liza Weiman Hanks

Dear Liza: My mother gave her house to my sister just before she passed away. My sister is going to sell the house. Do we have to pay taxes on that? If your mother’s house had appreciated in value between the time your mother purchased it, and her... Read More

Ask Liza: How To Store That Estate Plan
Posted on 27 Feb 2015 by Liza Weiman Hanks

Dear Liza: I’ve just completed my estate planning documents using the latest edition of WillMaker Plus, including the will, health care documents, power of attorney, final arrangements, etc. I think all totaled it comes to over 65 pages. I’d... Read More