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Capital gains taxes are a major concern when selling a highly appreciated piece of real estate. The rules for capital gains are very different if you sell during your lifetime vs. if the property is sold after death. This is where your estate plan can help.

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Host Attorney Marco A. Schiavo interviews guest speaker, Alan Symmes, owner of Revolution Automotive Services who gives recommendations on how to buy a pre-owned vehicle. They talk about useful tools available that can help people make a more informed decision about a used car such as KPI (Key Performance Inspection), CARFAX reports, mileage, and other resources that can help determine if the dealer’s price is fair. For additional podcasts or information about Estate Planning visit: www.simmonsandschiavo.com For more information about Revolution Automotive Services visit: www.revolutionautomotiveservices.com

Host Attorney Marco A. Schiavo and guest speaker, Jenna Ciccone, Financial Advisor at New York Life, discuss Qualified Longevity Annuity Contracts (QLACs) as an investment vehicle and an alternative to receiving Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs). They explain what QLACs are, who they are for, how they work and some of the regulations that govern them. For additional podcasts or information about Estate Planning visit: www.simmonsandschiavo.com

Host Attorney Marco A. Schiavo discusses business insurance with guest speaker, Chris Shepherd, founder and CEO of New Wave Insurance. They cover, in detail, some of the various insurance options available for small and medium size business such as liability insurance, worker’s compensation, cyber insurance, employment practices liability insurance (EPLI), and umbrella policies. For additional podcasts or information about Estate Planning visit: www.simmonsandschiavo.com For more information about New Wave Insurance visit: https://newwaveinsurances.com

Attorney Kenneth J. Simmons, Jr. discusses how life insurances can tie into estate planning. He provides an example to show how irrevocable life insurance trusts can be used to minimize estate taxes. For more information visit: www.simmonsandschiavo.com

Attorney Marco Schiavo talks about second marriages, how this could be a delicate situation that affects Estate Planning, and why it is very important to express clear intent in the Trust. For additional podcasts or information about Estate Planning visit: www.simmonsandschiavo.com

Host Attorney Marco A. Schiavo discusses the importance of preserving a family’s stories, values and legacy with guest speaker Rob Cooper. Rob is the Creative Director of Verissima Productions Incorporated, a video production company that specializes in personal histories. For more information visit: www.simmonsandschiavo.com