Estate Law Author

Caroline Foster

Caroline Foster is an experienced estate law attorney with a focus on estate planning and trust administration. She has helped numerous clients navigate complex estate planning issues and has a deep understanding of tax implications.

Credentials

J.D., Harvard University, LL.M. in Taxation

10+ yearsEstate PlanningTrust Administration

Assigned posts

Articles by Caroline Foster

Do I Need an Estate Tax Closing Letter From the IRS?What Does a Monetary Gift Mean and How Is It Taxed?How to Fund a Trust With Real Estate: Deeds and TaxesInheritance Tax Threshold: Federal and State RulesHow to Divide 3 Beneficiaries Percentage: Equal and UnequalHow to Set Up a Trust for Your Home: Deeds and TaxesDoes a Credit Shelter Trust File a Tax Return? Form 1041Are Pensions Inheritable? Rules, Taxes, and How to ClaimWhat to Do With a $150K Inheritance: Taxes and InvestingWhat Is a Death Put? The Survivor's Option ExplainedCan You Transfer UTMA to 529? Rules and Tax ImplicationsHow Much Is Inheritance Tax on a House? Rates & ExemptionsWho Pays Inheritance Tax on Gifts? Donor vs. RecipientWhat Is a Bank Account Beneficiary and How It WorksWhat Is an Income Beneficiary of a Trust: Rights and TaxesCan an IRA Be Transferred to Another Person? The RulesHow Long After Someone Dies Do You Get Life Insurance?What to Do With a Million Dollar Inheritance?Can My Parents Pay Off My Mortgage Tax-Free? Gift Tax RulesHow Does Medi-Cal Reimbursement Work After Death?What Is a Non-Designated Beneficiary of an Inherited IRA?How Does an Irrevocable Trust Benefit People With Debts?How to Handle Finances After Death: From Probate to TaxesWhat Is a Probate Letter? Types, Uses, and How to Get OneWhat Is a Trust and Why Do I Need One? Types and CostsDo You Have to Pay for a Death Certificate?What Does It Mean to Put Something in a Trust?Who Owns a Life Insurance Policy? Rights and ResponsibilitiesWhat Does a Trust Officer Do: Duties and ResponsibilitiesHow to Start Estate Planning: Steps, Documents & Costs