How Much Does a Medical Power of Attorney (MPOA) Cost?
A Medical Power of Attorney (MPOA) is one of the most commonly used types of POAs. The MPOA is sometimes called a healthcare proxy, an advanced directive, or a Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare Decisions. With any of these names, an MPOA is a grant of authority from one person to another, allowing the designated person the authority to make medical decisions on the grantor's behalf when they cannot do so.
What are the Exceptions to the 2 out of 5 Year Rule?
Selling a primary residence for a profit can mean paying a lot in capital gains taxes. Unlike investors, the 1031 exchange isn’t available for primary residences. However, homeowners can still limit or completely exclude capital gains taxes. One of those options is an eligibility test called the 2 out of 5-year rule. Let’s see how it works.
Does Tenancy by Entirety (TBE) Avoid Probate?
Probate is a process by which a court manages the distribution of a deceased person’s assets to beneficiaries. Many people prefer to avoid probate, as it can be a time-consuming process, causing delays in the distribution of assets. Probate is also costly and may expose private financial matters publicly.
How to Identify a Property with Your Qualified Intermediary
A qualified intermediary (QI) is one of the most important people you’ll interact with during a 1031 exchange. For that reason, you’ll want to find a reputable QI to work with you through the exchange process.
Are Opportunity Zone Funds Still Available?
Qualified Opportunity Zones came to be as part of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). Some key elements of the TCJA are:
Can My Lawyer Be a Qualified Intermediary (QI) for a 1031 Exchange?
Using a 1031 exchange to defer capital gains taxes when you sell an investment property and reinvest the proceeds can effectively leverage your investment options. For example, suppose you have a real estate asset you purchased for $400,000 several years ago, and now you can sell the property for $600,000. In a standard sale, you would owe capital gains taxes on the $200,000 gain, reducing how much you could reinvest. If you execute the transaction as a 1031 exchange, you can reinvest the entire $600,000. The tax on the capital gain is deferred, not eliminated.
When is an UPREIT Taxable?
Digging into what triggers taxes on an UPREIT (Umbrella Partnership Real Estate Investment Trust) is best approached with a foundation of understanding of the UPREIT and the REIT itself.
1031 Improvement Exchange Rules: What You Need to Consider
A 1031 improvement exchange is like a traditional 1031 exchange with improvements added to the exchange. With a traditional 1031 exchange, investors will find a property of at least equal value to exchange. These properties are often turn-key and don’t require big improvements.
What is a Tenants In Common (TIC) Syndication?
Investors who want to 1031 exchange into a syndication will immediately encounter a few roadblocks. Doing a 1031 exchange into a syndication is not possible since the syndication (in most cases) is considered a security. The exchanger is trying to 1031 exchange from real property into a passive investment. Passive investments are securities. Trying to exchange from real property to a security does not meet the “like-kind” 1031 exchange requirement.
