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Straub, Seaman & Allen, P.C.

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  • Serving Three Oaks, MI and Berrien County, Michigan

  • Law Firm with 9 lawyers1 award

  • Established in 1984, Straub, Seaman & Allen provides quality representation for businesses and individuals throughout Michigan and Indiana. ​We pride ourselves on tailoring a... Read More

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  • Three Oaks, MI 49128-0126

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This information is not legal advice and is not guaranteed to be correct, complete or up-to-date. It is provided for general informational purposes only. If you need legal advice you should consult a licensed attorney in your area.

Is he able to cash out the 401k without my consent?

Randy Jay Harvey
Answered by attorney Randy Jay Harvey
Estate Planning lawyer at Employment Law Professionals Northwest LLC
I am not clear on who is cashing out a 401(k) and what their relationship is to you, so it is impossible to answer your question. If it is a spouse, generally there is a requirement of notification to the spouse and an authorization for the change. If it is your spouse there are a number of regulations governing disposition of retirement accounts and plan selection. You should consult an attorney for an accurate answer based on your specific facts.
I am not clear on who is cashing out a 401(k) and what their relationship is to you, so it is impossible to answer your question. If it is a spouse, generally there is a requirement of notification to the spouse and an authorization for the change. If it is your spouse there are a number of regulations governing disposition of retirement accounts and plan selection. You should consult an attorney for an accurate answer based on your specific facts.
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Deed and title are they the same when one spouse's name is on one but both names are on the title?

Dara J. Goldsmith
Answered by attorney Dara J. Goldsmith
Estate Planning lawyer at Goldsmith & Guymon, P.C.
That seems peculiar. Title is determined by the deed. I urge you to have an attorney review the documents.
That seems peculiar. Title is determined by the deed. I urge you to have an attorney review the documents.

If I give my parents a million dollars will I have to pay taxes on it?

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Answered by attorney Brian Haggerty (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Minor, Bandonis & Haggerty P.C.
It is not possible to say at this time what the exemption from federal estate and gift taxes will be in 2013. The Congress must act on this; if Congress does not, then you would have only a million dollar exemption, and your gift to your parents would use it up no tax, but you'd have to file a gift tax return and show the application of your exemption. In general, it makes no sense to make gifts to the older generation; you just risk that money being taxed in their estates when they pass away. If you're thinking of a million-dollar gift, you should spend a few bucks on some estate planning, and see if there aren't better ways of achieving your goals.
It is not possible to say at this time what the exemption from federal estate and gift taxes will be in 2013. The Congress must act on this; if Congress does not, then you would have only a million dollar exemption, and your gift to your parents would use it up no tax, but you'd have to file a gift tax return and show the application of your exemption. In general, it makes no sense to make gifts to the older generation; you just risk that money being taxed in their estates when they pass away. If you're thinking of a million-dollar gift, you should spend a few bucks on some estate planning, and see if there aren't better ways of achieving your goals.
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