What if a husband and wife own a home together that increases in value by $500,000. When one spouse dies and the other owns the property themselves, do they receive a step-up in basis? Or do they only ...

Clients who just lost their spouse probably aren’t thinking about taxes. But it's something that should be on the minds of their advisors. “Advisory support in the months that follow can be critical ...

Losing *** loved one is never easy but the loss of *** long time spouse can be especially hard. Couples have oftentimes compensated for one another's deficits. Geriatrician Amit Shah with Mayo Clinic ...

Losing a spouse can shatter a household emotionally and financially, and the tax code often makes the aftermath even harsher.