Future Planning

[HoLeChit]

That's the kind of thing that makes a person think about how hungry the gators down south are that time of year.

No Comment.

 

[Droff]

One person told her to look into a TOD. Or TOP.

I hadn't heard of a TOD, it seems to be pretty straight forward but everyone needs to be in the loop on it, beneficiary's included.

More stuff to research, but I do have a financial advisor available to ask a few questions.

 

[turkeyrun]

I have seen families torn apart, fighting over a $0.05. Regardless of Will.

People are pathetic

 

[USAF Retired]

We used Postic & Bates to do a living trust, will, powers of attorney, etc, etc, etc. The firm was very easy to work with. I recommend the firm based on our experience.

 

[kirk1978]

What's the cost basis used for TOD of say a home? Will it be the current value or value when purchased? My wife had something similar with her Mom where if done one way there would be capital gains to pay(house purchased for $40K but sold for $100K) and the other the cost basis was $100K so no taxes on the gains. Only taxes would be if sold house for more than $100K.

We have a living trust with a will to itemize our items going to friends/family. I got an attorney through my work benefits. Can't 100% recommend him but he did a good job on ours and due to company subsidizing it was very affordable.

Either way - PLEASE get a will or living trust or something written down. Wife went through probate due to younger brother not having a will and his assets were distributed evenly by the judge to his 5 siblings. He despised 3 of the 5 but they still each got 20% of his estate. Wasn't much but just the principle of it made me nauseated.

Below is a pretty decent article explaining the TOD process. The attorney I spoke with suggested this option for someone that doesn't have a large estate (total net worth under $750k or so).

Transfer on Death Deed - Complete Guide | Trust & Will

Learn what a transfer on death deed is, how it works, and whether your state allows TOD deeds in this transfer on death deed guide by Trust & Will.

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