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Gifts to Grandchildren
Gifting assets to your grandchildren can do more than help your descendants get a good start in life; it can also reduce the size of your estate and the tax that will be due upon your death.
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Gifts to Grandchildren: 529 Accounts
This type of account, named for Section 529 of the Internal Revenue Code, enables you to reduce your taxable estate while earmarking funds for the higher education of a grandchild (or any other family member).
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Gifts to Grandchildren: Gift Trusts
There are some serious drawbacks to many options for giving gifts to grandchildren.
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Grandparent Visitation Rights
The relationship between a grandparent and a grandchild can be one of great joy and importance for both grandparent and youngster.
Read article »529 Plans Can Pay for Computers and Internet Next Two Years
Tax-free college savings plans and prepaid tuition programs -- so-called 529 plans -- can be used to buy computer equipment and ..
Read article »Uncertain Market Makes Prepaid 529 Plans More Attractive
With the stock market down significantly, some parents are looking at safer ways to save for college...
Read article »Financial Crisis Affects Prepaid 529 Plans
Many prepaid 529 plans are running out of money, causing states to impose higher fees or consider shutting them down...
Read article »Crummey Trusts: A Way to More Safely Give Gifts to Children
Many parents and grandparents want to pass their wealth to their children while they are still alive...
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