If you have assets located in the US and want to avoid time consuming and expensive court probates
you need a living trust with respect to your US assets. Such a trust also assures you that your US assets upon your demise will go directly to the individuals you name as beneficiaries. Read more in the Forbes articles the 10 reasons you need a a living Trust (over which you have total authority while you are alive) below.
Forbes: 10 Reasons Why You Need A Trust.
US citizens currently can bequeath over 11 million dollars in assets without incurring any estate tax. However US nonresidents with US assets will incur an estate tax on assets that exceed $60,000 in value. There are techniques to avoid the US estate tax on nonresidents which can be used if title to your US assets are held in the proper manner. Let us know if we can help with your estate planning. Email us at ddnelson@gmail.com. We are US attorneys and CPAs. specializing in expatriates, nonresidents and international tax matters. Visit our website at www.taxmeless.com
Forbes: 10 Reasons Why You Need A Trust.
US citizens currently can bequeath over 11 million dollars in assets without incurring any estate tax. However US nonresidents with US assets will incur an estate tax on assets that exceed $60,000 in value. There are techniques to avoid the US estate tax on nonresidents which can be used if title to your US assets are held in the proper manner. Let us know if we can help with your estate planning. Email us at ddnelson@gmail.com. We are US attorneys and CPAs. specializing in expatriates, nonresidents and international tax matters. Visit our website at www.taxmeless.com
