What to Do with an Inherited IRA
Inheriting an IRA from a parent has a unique set of rules you need to know, which will help you make the most of the money you inherit and avoid a tax-time surprise.
October 12, 2021
Plan Carefully before withdrawing Retirement Funds
If you think saving for retirement is complicated, try figuring out how to withdraw retirement funds while minimizing taxes.
September 29, 2021
Failures of Do-It-Yourself Estate Planning
Your DIY estate plan might miss important details.
September 17, 2021
Selling a Home in an Irrevocable Trust
I’m a trustee selling a home in irrevocable trust for a parent who died. There are two beneficiaries who will get the sale proceeds with a stepped-up basis. I’m filing Form 1041 but do I still have to file a Form 1040 to report anything for the beneficiaries?
September 7, 2021
New Installment of The Estate of The Union Podcast
In this new installment of The Estate of The Union Podcast, Brad Wiewel is joined by Ann Lumley, JD, the Director of After Life Services
September 2, 2021
When Should You Terminate an ILIT?
Should I terminate these trusts and just have my children as beneficiaries of my investment accounts and life insurance?
August 17, 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
Tax Liabilities when a Loved One Dies
When someone passes away, their tax headaches don’t die with them. In fact, those obligations can further complicate the lives of survivors: Federal estate taxes may be due and state inheritance taxes could also come into play.
May 17, 2021
Potential Changes to the Estate Tax
Under current rules, the federal estate tax won’t ever affect you, unless you’re quite wealthy. However, that could change rapidly, even if you are far from rich.
April 6, 2021
Time to Consider Business Succession Planning
Studies have shown that the number of family businesses owned by second generations and third generations dramatically decline for a number of reasons. One large reason is the lack of business succession planning for the family business.
March 30, 2021