Estate Tax Changes

The tax bill passed recently by Congress and signed into law by President Obama on 17 December 2010 addresses important tax issues for 2010 through 2013. The Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010 has several important aspects that affect the estates of decedents who died in 2010. The new law also has important provisions that may affect current estate plans. Several key changes and the impact on estate planning are summarized here

Written by on January 12, 2011