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
Vanilla Estate Planning Platform Wins Backing From Edward Jones
By John ManganaroVanilla aims to use the funding to expand its platform, including embedded AI capabilities.
August 06, 2024
Only a Quarter of Americans Expect to Leave an InheritanceMeanwhile, about 32% of millennials and 38% of Gen Zers expect to receive an inheritance, Northwestern Mutual found.
August 04, 2024
4 Ways to Help Clients With Digital AssetsClients are increasingly looking to financial advisors to safeguard these assets and add them to estate plans.
July 30, 2024
Should Clients Share Wealth Sooner Rather Than Later?Passing on assets during one's lifetime can have big benefits, both psychological and practical.
July 29, 2024
4 Words That Can Cost You Millions in AssetsIf you hear these words when a married female client introduces you, you're at risk of being replaced.
July 25, 2024
How Advisors Can Help Clients Navigate Cognitive DeclineElder abuse is all too common. You can help stop it.
July 24, 2024
A Gift Tax Strategy for Business Owners to Consider NowOne way to avoid a big hit if the current exemption doubles in 2026 is through a gifting plan, says CFP Andrew Flores.
July 24, 2024
New RMD Regs Back Annuity-Based Stretch IRAs, Advisor SaysThe tax code shows that SPIAs can offset the loss of the old school stretch IRA, Gary Mettler contends.