ESTATE PLANNING-HOW DO I FIND THE BEST ATTORNEY?
Finding the best estate planning attorney in Miami Beach, Florida is easy. There are so many great attorneys in Miami-Dade County. Find the one that fits with you; one that you feel comfortable with and is extremely knowledgeable, experienced, and sensitive to your specific needs.
ESTATE PLANNING FOR PERMANENT RESIDENTS -SHOULD I BECOME A US CITIZEN?
This has been the question of the week! Let’s take two scenarios and see what works best. As always, these are examples used for informational purposes only. Please seek the advice of counsel for your specific needs.
Scenario#1-Permanent resident married couple in late seventies, with less than five million in assets and three adult kids, all US citizens. Assets in US and France, both allow dual citizenship and have tax treaties with each other. Do they need to become citizens? Probably not. They benefit from the exemption amount same as citizens, thus they should be okay as permanent residents.
Scenario#2- Permanent resident married young couple in their early forties, with many millions in assets, and three kids all US citizens. Assets in US and China. Do they need to become citizens? Yes, certainly yes! Why? Because they want the unlimited marital exemption, they want all the US citizen benefits, and they have no assets in China. Thus, why not become citizens and reap all the benefits?
ESTATE PLANNING-DO WE NEED ESTATE TAX PLANNING?
Getting back to our examples above, scenario one does not require estate tax planning at this time. Scenario #2 will benefit greatly from becoming US citizens and doing estate tax planning. This year, 2024, the individual death tax exemption is $13.61 million, double for a married couple, and unlimited for married citizens gifting money to each other.
SHOULD I USE ALLY M. GLASER, PA TO HANDLE MY WILLS AND TRUSTS, ESTATE PLANNING, AND PROBATE MATTERS?
As an Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts and Probate Attorney in Miami Beach, Florida with over twenty-eight years of experience and both a Psychology and Law degree, I handle these matters with knowledge and sensitivity. I am familiar and comfortable with both the Miami-Dade probate court system and Broward County probate court and I know how to get things done. I handle both estate planning and probate cases, thus, I am familiar with the challenges of each and provide my clients with additional protections. Call or email me today to discuss your matters. I am happy to help you and your loved ones during this important process.