March 30, 2021 •
Estate Planning The Trump administration is now a part of American history. And though many may not agree with everything the former administration brought forth, one thing is certain: Life settlements and life policy owners benefited greatly.
Read MoreMarch 25, 2021 •
Estate Planning When an estate is named beneficiary of an IRA, what is the method of distributing it to one individual in the most tax-effective way?
Read MoreMarch 23, 2021 •
Estate Planning Inheriting a residential property like a house marks the end of a life and the beginning of deciding what to do with the property and implementing that plan.
Read MoreMarch 11, 2021 •
Estate Planning There's plenty of frightening data on retirement planning in the U.S., even before you consider COVID-19.
Read MoreMarch 1, 2021 •
Estate Planning Estate planning can help you pass on assets to your heirs, while potentially minimizing taxes. When gifting assets, it’s important to consider when and how the generation-skipping tax transfer (GSTT) may apply.
Read MoreJanuary 12, 2021 •
Estate Planning I am a single retired parent to an adult daughter, who is an only child. The home I currently reside for the last 26 years still has a mortgage and the deed is in my name only. I have a will that states everything is left to my daughter, and then to my grandson, if she proceeds me in death. Should my daughter be added to the deed?
Read MoreDecember 24, 2020 •
Estate Planning With the prospect of a Biden administration potentially raising tax rates and cutting estate tax exclusion amounts in half, some well-off taxpayers may be looking for a way to ease their burden, even while contributing to their favorite charities. A donor-advised fund may well be that opportunity.
Read MoreDecember 21, 2020 •
Estate Planning IRAs are a great way to save for retirement, but what happens if you contribute to a Roth IRA and your income is too high? Or you contribute more than you're allowed to a Roth or traditional IRA?
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