Episode 5: Why You Shouldn’t Worry About the Estate Tax
Episode 5
Host: Jill Mastroianni
Why You Shouldn’t Worry About the Estate Tax
Taxes can be confusing, but they don’t have to be terrifying. In this solo episode, Jill Mastroianni breaks down estate, inheritance, and gift taxes, helping you separate fact from fiction. Will estate taxes impact your family? Probably not. And what’s the deal with gifting limits? Jill walks you through the history, the myths, and what really matters when it comes to taxes and death readiness.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
The history of estate taxes and how they came to be
What the federal estate tax exemption means for you in 2025 (and how it’s scheduled to change)
Which states still have estate and inheritance taxes
How the step-up in tax basis at death can save loved ones from major tax bills
The truth about gift taxes and why most people will never owe them
Practical tips to minimize tax burdens when passing on assets
Show Notes & Resources:
State-Level Estate & Inheritance Tax Info: Tax Foundation
Jill's cousin, Trusts & Estates Attorney in New Jersey, Stephen Pagano
Taxes might not be fun, but knowledge is power. Listen in as Jill simplifies these complex topics and helps you remove one more worry from your list.
Connect with Jill:
Website: DeathReadiness.com
Email Jill: jill@deathreadiness.com
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Intro: Welcome to the Death Readiness Podcast. I'm Jill Mastroianni, an attorney with more than a decade of practical experience and trust in estates, here to demystify the complexities of planning for the inevitable. This podcast is your guide to navigating estate planning and end of life preparation with clarity, compassion, and empowerment. Let’s spark the conversation, shift perspectives, and explore how to embrace death readiness together, courageously and thoughtfully.
