Dear Garden State Trust: My estate is about $10 million—do I have to worry about federal estate taxes? —Affluent, Not Rich Dear Affluent: You are close to the boundary for exposure to the federal estate tax. The exemption for 2020 has been increased to $11.58 million, which would seem to let you off the hook.…
Month: December 2019

Trust. Hard to Build, Easy to Break.
Trust is part of all brands, not just trust companies, as that is where brand loyalty comes from. Good product or service, on time delivery, truthfulness in advertising — all are part of building that trust. Unfortunately, with the chaotic digital marketplaces this trust can be broken in many ways. The most recent accusation: Fake…