Episode 35

Attorney Mike Vogel on Estate Planning, Gift Tax, and Irrevocable Trusts - 08/23/2025

August 23rd, 2025

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This episode of "More for Your Money," hosted by John Berkley, features Attorney Mike Vogel discussing estate planning and elder law. Vogel clarifies Federal Gift Tax (Form 709), detailing the $19,000 annual exclusion and the $14 million lifetime exemption, noting gifts reduce this amount. He also addresses irrevocable trusts for Medicaid planning, explaining the 5-year look-back period while cautioning against their "oversold" nature and significant disadvantages like loss of asset control. Vogel emphasizes maintaining financial flexibility and the importance of tax knowledge in estate planning.