GRATs are good Estate Planning Strategy
Grantor-retained annuity trusts, or ‘Grats,’ are a wealth-transfer technique that shift investment growth out of an estate to heirs tax-free.
November 14, 2022
The Difference between Revocable and Irrevocable Trusts
A trust is an estate planning tool that you may consider using if you want to go beyond drafting a last will and testament.
October 13, 2022
IRAs can be used to make Charitable Bequests
There’s a tax-smart way to make bequests by using assets from individual retirement accounts at death.
October 3, 2022
Estate Planning should include Consideration of Income Tax
Avoidance of estate taxes is one consideration in estate planning.
August 23, 2022
Way you Title Assets has an Impact on your Estate
The way in which assets are titled can be vital.
August 22, 2022
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.
June 13, 2022
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.
May 16, 2022
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.
May 10, 2022
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.
March 30, 2022
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.
March 14, 2022