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
Get Clients Ready for 2026 Tax Hikes Now
By John ManganaroTax liabilities for most Americans will likely rise when much of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act expires.
October 30, 2023
Half of Investors More Worried About 2024 Elections Than Market: SurveyA third of investors think recession will ensue if their favored party loses power, Nationwide finds.
October 30, 2023
3 Estate Planning Strategies for Advisors, Clients and HeirsDay of the Dead can serve as a reminder that proper planning removes major burdens from loved ones.
October 25, 2023
Demand for RIAs Will Keep Growing, Schwab Execs SayToday's top clients want "real guidance," not product sales, Advisor Services head Bernie Clark says.
October 24, 2023
IRS Ruling Could Help Fee-Only Advisors Use Life InsuranceChad Nulty, a company executive, says getting the ruling shows Protective's commitment to the RIA market.
October 23, 2023
Massachusetts Doubles Estate Tax ExemptionYet the state is still "one of the most expensive places to die," Ed Slott says.
October 18, 2023
3 Steps to Helping Clients With TrustsTo maintain family assets across generations, build emotional trust and work with legal trusts when it makes sense.