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IRS Plans To Reduce Estate Tax Lawyers

Washington, D.C. - The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) plans to reduce by nearly half the number of tax attorneys assigned to audit estate tax returns. By the end of September 2006, under the Bush Administration’s plan, the IRS will terminate 157 estate tax lawyers and 17 support staff.

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Did You Know?

A "Family Limited Partnership" can be used to own and manage your property
In a similar manner to a Trust, but allowing additional tax planning techniques to be employed. Family Limited Partnerships are typically used for those who have large estates and thus have a need for specialized estate planning in order to minimize federal and state estate/death/inheritance taxes as well as provide elements of asset protection.

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	Latest news about Financial & Estate Planning in Wyoming and nationwide: U.S. House Votes To Reform Estate Tax The U.S. House of Representatives voted today to reform estate taxes by passing the Permanent Estate Tax Relief Act (H.R. 5638). Also know... Read more > Governor Appoints Split Estates Task Force CHEYENNE, Wyo. - Gov. Dave Freudenthal today announced his five appointments to the newly created Split Estate Task Force. The task force is charge... Read more > More Estate Planning News >

Estate Planning Terms

Today's Terms

Probate

Definition:
The process through which the legal title to property is transferred from a decedent to the beneficiaries. If a person dies with a will (testate), the probate court determines if the will is valid, hears any objections to the will, orders that creditors be paid and supervises the process to assure that property is distributed by the Personal Representative or Executor according to the terms of the will. If a person dies without a will (intestate) the probate court appoints an Administrator who receives all claims, pays creditors, and then distributes all property according to the laws of the state.

Grantor

Definition:
The person who sets up or creates the trust; also called a Settlor, Trust Creator, Trust Maker, or Trustor.

Informed Consent

Definition:
An authorization to proceed by a person who has been given and understands all of the relevant facts.

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Topics Related to Estate Planning:

Trusts
Wills
Uniform Probate Code
Gift Tax

Wyoming Estate-Planning Attorney

If you live in the following cities and need an Estate-Planning attorney you should contact our Estate-Planning Attorney as soon as possible:

Casper
Cheyenne
Cody
Douglas
Evanston
Gillette
Green River
Jackson

Lander
Laramie
Powell
Rawlins
Riverton
Rock Springs
Sheridan

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