Planned Giving Newsletter
June 2019
If you are one who has been touched by Hindu thought and culture, you may wish to further enrich your life by giving back to Sanatana Dharma in countries around the globe and helping preserve its rich heritage for future generations. Hindu Heritage Endowment (HHE) provides such an opportunity.
The Kauai Aadheenam Feed the Monks Fund, fund #87, helps provide for annadhanam (food) for the monks of Kauai Aadheenam, in memory of Gurudeva, Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami.
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Calculate the Value of Your Estate
As part of the estate planning process, it’s important to determine what you own and to calculate the value of your estate. By calculating your estate size, you can plan for the future and leave your loved ones better prepared.
Determine your estate size by taking the following four steps:
Step 1: Inventory Your Major Assets
Assets can include many items, such as the following:
- Cash, including savings accounts and CDs
- Stocks, bonds, mutual funds
- Retirement accounts, such as 401(k)s or IRAs
- Home(s), land and other real property
- Life insurance policies
- Tangible personal property, including automobiles, jewelry and antiques
- Equity/ownership interest in a business like a sole proprietorship or partnership
Step 2: Determine How and With Whom Your Assets Are Owned
Ownership generally falls into three categories: solely owned, jointly owned with rights of survivorship, and tenancy in common. Owning an asset with your brother, for example, is different than owning an asset with your spouse. Also, married couples who live in community property states have additional record-keeping requirements.
If you are unsure how your assets are owned, review the title of each asset. This information can typically be found in the deed, title or account information. If you are still unsure, ask your attorney or financial advisor.
Step 3: Calculate Your Debts
Debts are subtracted from the value of your assets at your passing. Common debts include mortgages on a primary residence or vacation house, equity loans and credit card balances. Vehicle loans and other loans are also calculated here.
In addition, your estate itself will incur legal fees and other expenses that will reduce the amount of your estate subject to taxation.
Step 4: Total Up Gifts You’ve Made
Don’t forget the gifts you’ve already made to others.
© The Stelter Company: The information in this publication is not intended as legal advice. For legal advice, please consult an attorney. Figures cited in examples are for hypothetical purposes only and are subject to change. References to estate and income taxes include federal taxes only. State income/estate taxes or state law may impact your results.
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