Trusts and Estates
Learn which trust is best for which clients, the tax benefits of different estate planning strategies and how to transfer wealth responsibly, as well as estate planning techniques that benefit families with special needs
Market To Estate Planning Prospects Now
By Linas SudziusThe future of federal estate taxes is uncertain. The $2 million current estate tax exemption is scheduled to increase in 2009, supernova in 2010, and ...
August 01, 2008
A Prospect With a PlanEvery advisor has heard some version of the phrase: "I've done my planning already." The implication is that once they've endured the financial planning process,...
July 31, 2008
Are you referral worthy?When thinking about how to come up with more referrals from your client roster, perhaps a seemingly counterintuitive approach is the best: Stop asking clients for them and start thanking clients for the referrals they've given -- whether
July 06, 2008
The Details Matter In Estate PlanningFinancial professionals who have a grasp of key legal concepts affecting the senior population will be better able to serve their clientele, Cynthia Sharp told ...
July 06, 2008
The Details Matter In Estate PlanningFinancial professionals who have a grasp of key legal concepts affecting the senior population will be better able to serve their clientele, Cynthia Sharp told ...
June 29, 2008
Incentive Trusts and Special Needs Planning for the 21st CenturyToday, many of our most sophisticated and focused estate planning clients are concerned not only with transmitting their estates in a tax-efficient manner but also ...
June 29, 2008
Incentive Trusts and Special Needs Planning for the 21st CenturyToday, many of our most sophisticated and focused estate planning clients are concerned not only with transmitting their estates in a tax-efficient manner but also ...
June 08, 2008
Disclaiming: A Powerful And Flexible Estate Planning ToolThe disclaimer option is a commonly overlooked yet powerful postmortem estate-planning vehicle available to most beneficiaries, personal representatives and other appointed executors. By definition, a ...