Consider taking RMDs at regular Intervals
Whether you need to take required minimum distributions to live or find them to be a nuisance, here are some tips to make the most of withdrawing these funds.
July 12, 2021
New Episode of The Estate of The Union Podcast!
The new episode of The Estate of The Union podcast is out now. In Episode 5 Brad Wiewel is joined by attorney Ann Lumley, Director
July 9, 2021
A Trust is an Option when Children are Minors
Do I need a trust in case something happens to me?
July 8, 2021
Charitable options to Reduce Estate Taxes
Increasing tax changes for the wealthy are coming, and motivation to find ways to protect the wealth is getting increased attention, according to a recent article from CNBC entitled “Here’s how to reduce exposure to tax increases with charitable contributions.” Charitable remainder trusts (CRTs) and Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) are options for people who are…
July 7, 2021
Avoid these common Estate Planning Scams
The Wealth Advisor’s recent article entitled “Beware of These Common Estate Planning Scams” advises you to avoid these common estate planning scams. Cold Calls Offering to Prepare Estate Plans. Scammers call and email purporting to be long lost relatives who’ve had their wallets stolen and are stranded in a foreign country. Seniors fall prey to…
July 6, 2021
Retirement Assets to include in your Planning
To be tax efficient, which types of assets should you live off of in retirement, and which should you plan on passing down? There’s a bit of art to the equation, and how you plan can make a big difference to your beneficiaries.
July 1, 2021
Avoid these classic Medicare Mistakes
Medicare can be confusing. Beware of these missteps — which can hike your costs.
June 30, 2021
Planning is Critical for Unmarried Couples
A proper estate plan will help those left navigate the disposition of assets and the probate court system, especially for unmarried couples and some married same-sex couples.
June 29, 2021
How to Manage a Special Needs Trust
Trusts give parents of special-needs children additional options for extending care and financial assistance. However, you might need some expert help.
June 28, 2021
Unrecorded Deeds hurt Estate Planning
While discussing estate planning with my parents, they told me that an attorney prepared a deed for them but told them not to record it yet.
June 24, 2021