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Level 15
Level 15

Retirement tax questions

@user17524531726  agreeing with the excellent reply from my colleague @Bsch4477 , I am just wondering why are you even considering the transfer now ?  Why the rush ?  Is there something else you are trying to achieve beyond your "Will" in the transfer of the asset to your son ?  Are you trying to get it out of your asset collection for other reason like "spending down" for medicare ?

Have you considered a "life estate" like mechanism   --- however that may have  ( depending on the exact circumstances and facts ) whether a step-up is available at your passing.  If that is what want to do, perhaps a discussion with an attorney is advisable.