Smart Women Protect Their Assets: Essential Information for Every Woman About Wills, Trusts, and More

Husbands

He’s your soul mate, your better half, or maybe your ball and chain. Whether he’s in the dog house or not, he’s your main man. And, if you’re like most women, he’s your number one priority. You want to (and do!) take care of him. Taking care of him includes providing for him on your death. In fact, spouses are so important in the United States that anything you leave your American husband qualifies for the unlimited marital deduction from federal estate tax. That doesn’t, however, mean leaving him everything is the way to go. Chapter 6 (“What’s a Will? What’s a Trust? How Do You Use Them to Put Your Plan in Place?”) will explain more. There are also many ways for you and Mr. Right to work together as a couple to minimize taxes ...