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Our Cedar Rapids estate tax attorneys will use their experience to thoroughly manage your advanced estate tax planning needs to help you minimize, or potentially eliminate estate taxes from your assets. Not only can we assist you in customizing a new plan aimed at reducing your estate taxes but we can also can help with your existing estate plans in order to further mitigate costs. At O'Flaherty Law, we are conscious of the decisions clients make to mitigate costs especially in terms of taxes. This is why we have a strong infrastructure in place that guarantees transparent billing, client-focused legal sessions, and quality delivery on your legal goals.
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In this video, our Cedar Rapids estate tax attorneys give a comprehensive overview of estate taxes in Iowa. At first glance, the Iowa death taxes may seem misleading. When taking a closer look, the death taxes in Iowa are pretty straight forward. Watch this video to hear O'Flaherty Law's experienced attorneys explain estate taxes in Iowa and how they may affect you.
In this video, our Cedar Rapids estate tax attorneys describe how there are several exemptions or differences from inheritance taxes based on how closely you were related to the decedent. We will answer questions such as "What is an inheritance tax?" and "Who Does the Inheritance Tax Apply To?". For any further questions or for representation regarding inheritance or estate taxes, do not hesitate to contact O'Flaherty Law.
In this video, our Cedar Rapids estate tax attorneys discuss how to avoid beneficiary designation problems by making sure your various investment accounts and estate planning align. We will answer questions such as "Can beneficiary designation affect estate taxes?" and "Can I just name my trust as the beneficiary of all my accounts?" For any further questions or for representation regarding inheritance or estate taxes, do not hesitate to contact O'Flaherty Law.