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ADMINISTRATIVE LAW l Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is an estate?
Q. What is a will?
Q. How can I revise my will?
Q. What is a trust?
Q. What is a probate estate?
Q. What is the federal estate tax (or death tax)?
Q. What is a living trust?
Q. What is a conservatorship?
Q. Is asset protection legal?
Q. Do I need an estate attorney when I can write a simple will myself?
 
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Question:
What is the federal estate tax (or death tax)?
 
Answer:

This is the tax placed on an estate by the federal government. Estates of less than $1.5 million are currently exempt from the estate tax. By 2009, the exemption will rise to $3.5 million. Under current law, the estate tax will not be assessed in 2010, but will be assessed on estates greater than $1 million in 2011.

Typical portions of an estate include:

  • Real estate and buildings.
  • Personal property including cash, furniture, vehicles, stocks, art, etc.
  • Life insurance and other financial instruments.
  • Business interests or partnerships.
  • Debts.
  • Claims, including personal injury claims.
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Des Moines, IA 50309
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