| “Let’s give it away today.”
Aside from the emotional lift of generosity, gifting during your lifetime can remove money and its potential appreciation from your estate (and, later on, the potential tax burden for your heirs). Under current tax law, you can give up to $11,000 annually (or, $22,000 if you are married) without gift tax. For instance, you may wish to give cash, securities or other assets to your family members, or save for your grandchildren’s educations.
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