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What should you know about irrevocable trusts in estate planning?

On Behalf of Scroggin & Burns, LLC | Mar 12, 2024 | Estate Planning

A comprehensive estate plan is important for all adults. One of the primary purposes of an estate plan is to provide information about what to do with your assets when you pass away. There are many options available to achieve this end effectively. One option that you...

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How gift taxes may affect a Georgia estate plan

On Behalf of Scroggin & Burns, LLC | Dec 12, 2023 | Estate Planning

Taxes are one of many factors that influence someone's estate plan. Beneficiaries may trigger taxes when they sell inherited resources. Both the decedent and the estate could be responsible for income taxes. Very large estates could also be subject to federal estate...

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Key things to know about powers of attorney in Georgia

On Behalf of Scroggin & Burns, LLC | Aug 31, 2023 | Estate Planning

Powers of attorney are typically documents that enable a person to appoint another person to make decisions, access information, and handle certain matters if they cannot do so. Generally, the most common types of powers of attorney are: Financial power of attorney...

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Reasons to put assets into a trust

On Behalf of Scroggin & Burns, LLC | Jun 15, 2023 | Estate Planning

When you’re making an estate plan, you have the option to put your assets into a trust. The alternative would be simply listing heirs and assets in your will, which means that those heirs will inherit the assets you have indicated, once your debts have been settled by...

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Was it tax evasion or just tax avoidance?

On Behalf of Scroggin & Burns, LLC | Mar 22, 2023 | Tax Law

Taxes are due annually, often several times a year if someone is an independent contractor. Paying a significant portion of one's wages to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and state government can be a frustrating experience. Hard-working employees and business...

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3 major problems with not having an estate plan

On Behalf of Scroggin & Burns, LLC | Dec 15, 2022 | Estate Planning

Estate planning is a way to pass your assets on to the next generation, but it also goes far beyond that. It is a complex and wide-ranging plan for the end of your life, and it may address things like medical care, taxes, financial decisions, business ownership and...

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4 myths about taxes

On Behalf of Scroggin & Burns, LLC | Sep 12, 2022 | Tax Law

Taxes confuse many people. Because of this, the internet is littered with misinformation on what you can and can’t do with your taxes. Taking advice from someone that doesn't understand taxes could cause your legal problems. You may be able to avoid issues with your...

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Minimizing your income taxes is legal up to a certain point

On Behalf of Scroggin & Burns, LLC | Jun 20, 2022 | Tax Law

Those living in Georgia are subject to multiple taxes. There is a sales tax throughout the state, as well as taxes that apply to those who own real property. There are also state and federal income taxes that people have to pay every year. Some of these taxes allow...

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Your estate plan can protect your children

On Behalf of Scroggin & Burns, LLC | Mar 23, 2022 | Estate Planning

Did you know that your estate plan could protect your children and their needs if you are hurt or pass away? Your estate plan can include a guardianship that assigns a guardian in the event that you or your children’s other parent cannot care for them. It can also...

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Does your estate plan consider taxes?

On Behalf of Scroggin & Burns, LLC | Dec 16, 2021 | Estate Planning

While working on your estate plan, something you need to consider is the taxes that may or may not need to be paid. You may have a goal to pass on a certain inheritance to each child or loved one you leave behind, but the legacy you intend to leave may not be as grand...

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