Splitting up assets like CDs and brokerage accounts would seem to be simple, too: make each payable on death to each of your kids in equal shares.

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Do not make checks payable to individuals.

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Credits are dollar for dollar reductions in the amount of tax payable which means that they can make a fairly significant dent in your tax bill.

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