January 3, 2022 •
Estate Planning Roth IRAs and Roth IRA conversions have received a lot of press recently. Between the various tax proposals that have been floating around Congress and normal year-end tax planning strategies, Roth IRAs are a popular topic.
Read MoreDecember 8, 2021 •
Estate Planning At such an emotional time, more paperwork is probably the last thing you want on your to-do list. However, taking a few key steps is critical to your financial future.
Read MoreDecember 6, 2021 •
Estate Planning Picture this…your child is in the hospital, but the on-call doctor won’t talk to you let alone allow you to weigh in on medical decisions. While hospitalized, your child’s bills are going unpaid because you can’t access their accounts—potentially wreaking havoc on their financial credit. Why? Because they’re over the age of 18.
Read MoreOctober 29, 2021 •
Estate Planning Small business owners have their hands overflowing with issues, and they devote most of their time to matters related to the smooth running of the business. Having no time to think about other matters, they do not bother about estate planning for them.
Read MoreOctober 14, 2021 •
Estate Planning Do my husband’s minor children from a prior marriage have any rights to any marital assets acquired during our marriage in the event he dies before me?
Read MoreOctober 1, 2021 •
Estate Planning Whatever the reason, whether your life is a bed of roses or a getting-worse-nightmare, there are things you can do now to insure what you leave will go to who you want. And when. And in what portion or portions.
Read MoreSeptember 16, 2021 •
Estate Planning If you’ve had an IRA and a 401(k) for many years, you may occasionally ask yourself some questions: ‘Am I contributing enough?’ ‘Am I still funding these accounts with the right mix of investments for my goals and risk tolerance?
Read MoreAugust 24, 2021 •
Estate Planning A second marriage can be a balm for the heartache of losing a spouse, be it through death or divorce. Nevertheless, if there are children or other heirs involved, you should consider carefully what will happen with your money and possessions when you pass on.
Read MoreAugust 18, 2021 •
Estate Planning Should I terminate these trusts and just have my children as beneficiaries of my investment accounts and life insurance?
Read MoreAugust 3, 2021 •
Estate Planning The death of a family member or loved one is a tragic experience for many. While grieving, it is especially stressful because of the funeral planning and estate planning the immediate family will have to take care of.
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