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How Does New Tax Law Impact Estate Planning?

How Does New Tax Law Impact Estate Planning?

POSTED ON: September 11, 2025 BY: The Werner Law Firm, PC
The OBBBA brings several taxpayer-friendly provisions into law, including raising the estate and gift tax exemption, a temporary increase to the cap on SALT deductions and enhancements to the QSBS rules.
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Options when Inheriting a House

Options when Inheriting a House

POSTED ON: September 9, 2025 BY: The Werner Law Firm, PC
Inheriting a house brings emotional weight—and important decisions that can impact your financial future.
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What Purpose Does Estate Planning Serve?

What Purpose Does Estate Planning Serve?

POSTED ON: September 5, 2025 BY: The Werner Law Firm, PC
When done right, it’s about protecting what you’ve built, while keeping the flexibility and control you care about most.
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What Does Decedent Mean?

What Does Decedent Mean?

POSTED ON: September 4, 2025 BY: The Werner Law Firm, PC
Understanding key legal terms like ‘decedent’ helps families navigate probate and estate matters more confidently.
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British Rock Legend's Carefully Planned Wealth Leaves No One Out

British Rock Legend's Carefully Planned Wealth Leaves No One Out

POSTED ON: September 3, 2025 BY: The Werner Law Firm, PC
Ozzy Osbourne’s thoughtful estate planning shows how advance preparation can preserve family unity, protect wealth, and ensure wishes are honored even in the public eye.
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Summer Is the Perfect Time to Tackle Estate Planning

Summer Is the Perfect Time to Tackle Estate Planning

POSTED ON: August 29, 2025 BY: The Werner Law Firm, PC
When work slows down, the kids are away at camp, and those long, hazy, lazy days of summer set in, it’s the perfect time to revisit your estate plan.
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Estate Planning with Young Children in Mind

Estate Planning with Young Children in Mind

POSTED ON: August 27, 2025 BY: The Werner Law Firm, PC
Estate planning ensures that your children and assets are cared for according to your wishes.
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Plan Your Estate in Mind for the Surviving Spouse

Plan Your Estate in Mind for the Surviving Spouse

POSTED ON: August 25, 2025 BY: The Werner Law Firm, PC
Estate planning should not end with a will—it should account for how your spouse will be protected, supported and guided after you're gone.
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How to Protect Estate Planning and IRAs when a Parent Remarries

How to Protect Estate Planning and IRAs when a Parent Remarries

POSTED ON: August 22, 2025 BY: The Werner Law Firm, PC
A daughter battled her father’s widow for his retirement account.
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Estate Planning Still Matters—Here’s Why

Estate Planning Still Matters—Here’s Why

POSTED ON: August 20, 2025 BY: The Werner Law Firm, PC
The new omnibus budget bill sets the federal estate-tax exemption at $15 million for the next year and provides for the threshold to remain permanently high—but that does not take estate planning off your to-do list.
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