Estate Planning
Learn the latest estate planning strategies to help clients pass on their assets to beneficiaries while minimizing taxes.
May 17, 2024
Financial Planning in the First Year of WidowhoodWhile it's important not to rush things, you can help your client's peace of mind.
May 16, 2024
Most Americans Lack Confidence in Managing Inheritance Alone: SurveySixty-one percent of respondents said they would use a financial advisor if they received a large sum.
May 14, 2024
How to Pass Down an IRAEstate planning rules around IRAs have changed in the past few years. Here's what to know.
May 09, 2024
The Ex-Girlfriend and the 401(k): A Cautionary Estate Planning TaleClients might assume their retirement accounts will simply pass to the heirs named in their will. Big mistake.
May 01, 2024
Should Your Client Tap Their Inherited IRA in 2024?IRS' ever-evolving guidance on RMDs under the Secure Act has caused confusion. Here's how to guide beneficiaries.
April 30, 2024
How to Lock In a $14M Estate Tax Exemption Before 2026Families have a range of planning options — and trust limitations — to consider as exclusion amounts change.
April 30, 2024
Jeff Levine: 7 End-of-Life Tax Planning Mistakes to AvoidAfter a death, the tax rules that come into play can trip up even the most careful of advisors, the CPA says.
April 25, 2024
Don't Let RMD Relief Blind IRA Beneficiaries to the Big PictureThose who don't take distributions now could face bigger RMDs at higher tax rates later.
April 23, 2024
Only 26% of Americans Have an Estate PlanWorking with an advisor is the largest variable in whether respondents allocate their assets, a FreeWill survey found.
April 18, 2024
A Financial Planning Checklist, From Age 20 to 70 and BeyondHere are some benchmarks to keep clients' retirement, estate and long-term care planning on track.