Planning for Divorce, Unmarried Couples, and Special Circumstances
Free CFP Exam lesson in Estate Planning. 16 min read, ~2,467 words.
Section 1041: divorce property transfers are tax-free with carryover basis, creating hidden tax liabilities. QDRO penalty exception: distributions directly from the plan are penalty-free; roll to an IRA first and the exception vanishes. Post-2018 alimony: non-deductible by payor, non-taxable to recipient; decree date controls, not payment date. Unmarried partners: no...
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