Elaine Blades and Scott Cummings

Tax

Testamentary trusts and taxes

Whether you’re creating a trust or are an executor, it’s important to know how trust taxation works.

By Elaine Blades and Scott Cummings |March 17, 2014

2 min read

Tax

Death and taxes: What you need to know

Income taxes in the year of death can be quite significant. They’re inescapable, and should be factored into your financial or estate plan.

By Elaine Blades and Scott Cummings |March 10, 2014

3 min read

Tax

What to know about death and taxes

For most of us, our final tax bill will be our highest. Here’s how make the most of your legacy.

By Elaine Blades and Scott Cummings |February 25, 2014

3 min read

Estate Planning

Death and taxes: what you need to know

Understand the basic rules applicable to deceased taxpayers, estates and trusts

By Elaine Blades and Scott Cummings |May 27, 2013

6 min read

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