Inheriting an asset grants a step-up in basis, setting cost basis to FMV at death, reducing capital gains tax. Controversy surrounds step-up in basis, as it significantly lowers taxes on inherited ...

Estate planning has long been about building and preserving wealth, minimizing taxes and smoothly transferring assets across generations. With the new administration in office, discussions around ...

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