The Applicable Exclusion Amount (“AEA”) permits individuals to transfer a certain amount of property either during life or at death without worrying about incurring an estate or gift tax. Passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 temporarily doubled that amount thereby allowing significant amounts of wealth to pass from one generation to another without imposition of tax. As we draw nearer to January 1, 2026, and the sunset of those doubling provisions, attorneys and clients alike will rush to utilize whatever remains of their AEA to avoid losing it. Married individuals have a particularly useful option at their disposal. Read on to learn more.
Bridget has been practicing law for over 25 years. After graduating from Santa Clara Law, she spent 10 years as a Deputy District attorney in both Solano and Sonoma Counties. After the birth of her daughter, her priorities changed, and she began a practice in estate planning and Medi-Cal benefits planning. This transition was a natural fit and all her skills of listening, compassion and fearless pursuit on behalf of her clients translated well to this area of law. She lives in Petaluma with her daughter and Australian Shepherd, Joey. Read More!
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