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Basis step-up: Planning for married couples

Steve Gorin August 7, 2019
A collection of old stock certificates

When a married person dies and passes assets outright or in a qualifying trust to the surviving spouse, those assets receive a new basis and are not subject to estate taxes. Under current tax laws, this provides a unique estate planning opportunities through unused exemptions and marital trusts. READ MORE