Adding Children to Joint Account can have Unintended Consequences
Joint accounts may seem like an effective way to prepare if parents need help with finances as they get older, but unexpected problems could crop up.
May 2, 2023
Step-Up in Basis can help Avoid or Reduce Taxes
Step-up in basis, also known as stepped-up basis, is a wrinkle in the federal tax code that can help heirs avoid or reduce taxes on inherited assets.
April 25, 2023
‘When’ play Major role in Retirement
People approaching retirement ponder numerous questions. However, I’ve found that many of the most important questions revolve around the word ‘when.’
April 19, 2023
Asset Protection Trusts can address Long Term Care
The idea of asset protection for the purposes of protecting against long-term care costs is becoming both more sought-after and more necessary.
April 5, 2023
Irrevocable Grantor Trust can reduce Tax exposure
When it comes to your financial legacy, business owners and executives who accumulate a significant amount of their net worth in their company’s stock rely on the current tax law stating that the basis in assets left to heirs is “stepped up” at death, to the fair market value as of the date of death.
March 16, 2023
Consider Portability as a Solution for your Surviving Spouse
A common financial mistake married farm couples make occurs when the first spouse dies, and the surviving spouse fails to ‘elect portability.’
March 1, 2023
Tips to Reduce Size of your Taxable Estate
Today’s high estate and gift tax exemptions could be slashed in a few years. Maximize those and other benefits now.
January 23, 2023
The Estate of The Union Season 2|Episode 5 is out now!
The Estate of The Union Season 2|Episode 5 is out now! Happy New Year! To kick off the first episode of 2023, host Brad Wiewel,
January 12, 2023
Preparing an Estate Inventory is Critical
One of the essential steps in the probate process is filing an inventory of all the assets that are part of the estate.
January 9, 2023
Proper Asset Protection Can Avoid a Receiver
One of the tools used by creditors to defeat sophisticated asset protection plans is the receiver.
January 5, 2023