Changes Coming to Estate Planning in 2021
When federal and state laws change, you should make any necessary changes to your estate plan. With the change in administrations in early 2021, there could be new legislation coming shortly regarding income taxes and estate taxes, and it is important to plan ahead for these possible changes. Schedule an appointment to discuss your plan and goals with an Orange County estate planning attorney. Some changes that might be on the horizon include: Reductions of the gift and estate tax exemption, permitting up to $1,000,000 in lifetime tax-free gifts and $3,500,000 in tax-exempt estates Increases in the estate tax rates, which are already substantial Getting rid of the step-up in basis rules, which could result in a carryover basis that creates an income tax Including grantor trusts as part of the grantor’s…