Trust Planning
Keep up with the latest developments in trust planning to help clients protect their assets for the benefit their heirs.
How to Save a Spousal IRA Rollover
By William H. Byrnes, Robert BloinkA common estate planning error can erase the tax breaks of an IRA inherited from a deceased spouse. But recent IRS rulings suggest an exception.
July 11, 2015
How clarity leads to trust onlineA fancy new website with all the bells and whistles is great. Just make sure you dont neglect the writing.
May 04, 2015
It all comes down to trustIf you can get people to trust you, youre half way there. So how do you build trust? By being trustworthy.
April 21, 2015
Protecting windfalls: GRATs versus dynasty trustsThe basic choice comes down to whether the client wants to fund a trust for appreciating assets in the near or longer term.
April 21, 2015
Protecting windfalls: GRATs versus dynasty trustsThe basic choice comes down to whether the client wants to fund a trust for appreciating assets in the near or longer term.
April 18, 2015
Don't be a jerk: Do the right thingSure, you can go for the quick score. But having the integrity to do whats right will bring you lasting success.
April 15, 2015
7 more strategies for increasing salesFinding the right type of prospect is fundamental to your success. You can do it with the help of these 7 tips.
March 24, 2015
Little-Known Tax Provision That Every Estate Planner Should KnowThe 65-day rule allows some trust distributions to be made after the new year and still apply toward prior tax year.