
What is the Best Way to Leave Money to Children?
Providing for future generations shouldn’t be (overly) taxing. To manage taxes as you pass down your assets, look into UTMAs, 529s, child IRAs and trusts.

LLCs can Reduce Estate Taxes
These vehicles let a family manage multiple interests, preserve parental control and protect assets from claims of creditors and divorcing spouses, among other benefits.

Portability can be used to Protect Farm
One of the most overlooked and misunderstood tax laws – available to married farming couples – is an opportunity called portability.

Gifting to your Loved Ones can reduce Taxes
Everyone likes money, right? Giving money to family or friends can also be a smart tax planning move.

Bypass Trust gives Flexibility in managing Taxes
The rise in the stock market over the past several years, teamed with the passage of the SECURE Act two years ago—as well as the scheduled 50% reduction in the size of the federal estate tax exemption four years from now—has resulted in a renewed interest in estate planning for IRA and 401(k) accounts owned by married couples.

A Trust provides more flexibility than a Will
Trusts are often associated with the rich, but the uber-wealthy are not the only people who can benefit from using trusts. There is no minimum asset level or net worth required to set up a trust, and you can put any amount of money into a trust.

Filing Taxes when a Loved One passes
No one likes doing taxes, but the task is even more daunting when filing a return for someone who has died.

The Estate of The Union Episode 12 is out now!
The Estate of The Union Episode 12 is out now! This is the traditional time for giving. Giving to a cause and giving of ourselves.
Consider Gifting to Loved Ones before Tax changes
A recipient of a gift does not pay income taxes on the gift. However, the gift-giver may pay gift taxes, unless one of two exemptions applies.
