John M. Goralka
Writer at Kiplinger
Estate Planning Attorney, Elder Law & Medi-Cal Attorney, Tax Planning & Tax Litigation, Probate & Trust Law, Asset Protection, Business Planning & Business Law
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3 weeks ago |
kiplinger.com | John M. Goralka
The federal estate tax affects only about 0.1% of Americans. However, the repeal of that tax could affect all of us. This article addresses what you should know as Congress considers pending estate tax legislation. It also offers strategies for you to consider. If the estate tax is repealed, you should review your estate plan to be certain that it will still provide your desired results during your life and at your death.
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1 month ago |
kiplinger.com | John M. Goralka
Harold Hamm began his career as an “oilman” scrubbing oil barrels. Within a few years, he drilled a 75-barrel-a-day oil well in Oklahoma. He used the profits from that well to pay for and attend university classes in geology. In 1967, he founded Continental Resources, and in 1988, he married Sue Ann Arnall, a lawyer at the company. This was about six months after Harold’s first divorce was issued by the court and only weeks after the court imposed a cooling-off period.
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1 month ago |
flipboard.com | John M. Goralka
Social Security recipients get email about online account: Is it real? The News 8 On Your Side team is getting a lot of questions about an email that looks like it's from the Social Security Administration.
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2 months ago |
kiplinger.com | John M. Goralka
Telling the family story is an important part of transferring your legacy to the next generation. The third-generation curse recognizes that very few family businesses survive beyond the third generation, and telling the family story may help break this curse. The first generation sacrifices, risks and works to create the family business, recognizing that, despite their skills and hard work, there is always an element of luck with success.
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Jan 30, 2025 |
kiplinger.com | John M. Goralka
Sophisticated tax planning involves using trusts and entities to better protect your assets and to minimize estate tax, income tax and taxes on capital gains. This planning often involves the use of irrevocable trusts. Irrevocable trusts are widely used for other types of specialized planning, such as special needs trusts or qualifying for Medicaid or veterans’ benefits. However, this article focuses on planning to minimize taxes on capital gains, ordinary income, estate tax and property tax.
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Happy Friday, everyone! With the weekend approaching, I wanted to share a quick and easy breakfast recipe you might want to try. This Slow Cooker Denver Omelette Casserole is the kind of meal that practically makes itself. https://t.co/9BEUf51kpI https://t.co/Z7A108uXFH
Harold Hamm’s $1 billion divorce settlement is a wake-up call for anyone with significant assets. It highlights why premarital agreements and careful estate planning are essential for anyone wanting to avoid financial chaos. https://t.co/xGpuvVlj65 https://t.co/KjdgSajU1Y
In my newsletter this month I share stories about my mom, since we celebrated Mother’s Day 2025, and dive into eye-opening estate planning lessons from a $1 billion divorce. Plus, we’re breaking down the Murdoch family dispute .https://t.co/jPh4KG7l68 https://t.co/t0gxMsiOTW