I'm not planning on going anywhere! Why is everyone saying 2010 is a good year to die?

Why 2010 May Be a Good Year to Die:

The Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001 provides that in 2010 the estate tax is repealed and there is no estate tax. Therefore, from a tax perspective, 2010 may be a very good year to die. But, we don't know for sure, as many experts expect Congress to act to prevent the repeal of the estate tax. This article written by Steve Hartnett, Associate Director of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys spells out the process for getting a new estate tax measure passed in Congress and the impact of the delays.*

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*Article compliments of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys, By: Stephen C. Hartnett, J.D., LL.M. (Tax)