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
A Taxing Dilemma
By Marlene Y. SatterAs another year draws to a close and clients find themselves thinking of the future, perhaps one New Year's resolution will be to get around...
November 12, 2007
Family businesses and estate planningNearly 1/3 of family business owners have no estate plan beyond a will.* 54%: Percentage of family business owners who indicate a clear understanding of estate taxes.* Fewer than 1/2 of family business owners who expect to retire in f
November 11, 2007
The GRAT: An Estate Planning Opportunity For Today's MarketsThe volatility last August was disheartening to many investors, particularly those who saw their equity investments drop in value. But the depressed prices can offer ...
November 11, 2007
The GRAT: An Estate Planning Opportunity For Today's MarketsThe volatility last August was disheartening to many investors, particularly those who saw their equity investments drop in value. But the depressed prices can offer ...
October 28, 2007
The UTC and ILITs: Is What You Read Really What You Get?Imagine a client applying to a carrier for a million dollar life insurance policy. The client wants his or her policy to be owned by ...
October 28, 2007
The UTC and ILITs: Is What You Read Really What You Get?Imagine a client applying to a carrier for a million dollar life insurance policy. The client wants his or her policy to be owned by ...
October 23, 2007
The estate tax conundrum54% of affluent Americans (annual household incomes of $150,000 or more) surveyed have taken steps to plan their estates. 37% of affluent Americans surveyed have not taken any steps to plans their estates. 33% of those surveyed say th
October 07, 2007
LTC Vs. Estate Planning: The Gloves Are OffEstate planning financial advisors must consider long term care insurance as part of their solution or they risk their clients' financial well being.Why? The answer ...