Safeguarding Digital Assets in Estate Planning
Cryptocurrency has become a new wrinkle in the development of an estate plan.
April 12, 2023
TODs can Derail an Estate Plan if not Coordinated
A primary benefit of using TOD/POD designations is that assets held in the account will pass automatically to the beneficiary without having to go through probate.
April 11, 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
New changes to 529 Plans provide more Options
A type of education savings account called a 529 plan is just one of several tools families can use to prepare for the growing costs of higher education. While these plans can be beneficial for almost anyone since they let funds saved for education compound on a tax-free basis provided they’re used for eligible education expenses, individuals who live in states with special tax breaks for contributions tend to fare the best.
April 3, 2023
Take Care when using a Self-Directed IRA
An individual retirement account makes it simple to invest in assets like stocks, bonds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs). However, there’s a special type of IRA called a self-directed IRA that lets you own alternative assets like real estate.
March 29, 2023
Corporate Transparency Act May Impact Estate Planning
The new federal law is called the Corporate Transparency Act (the “CTA”). The purpose of the CTA is to create a comprehensive, searchable, national database of companies.
March 21, 2023
How to Avoid Common IRA Errors
Millions of Americans use both traditional and Roth IRAs to save for retirement. However, that doesn’t mean they all have a full understanding of how IRAs work.
March 15, 2023
SECURE 2.0 Act has New Features
In the dark of the night, snuggled within the 4,000+ page Omnibus Bill meant to keep the machine of government well-oiled, lies a passage that may change the future of retirement saving.
January 18, 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
A Joint and Survivor Annuity is an Option
A joint and survivor annuity provides lifetime income payments for an annuity owner and their survivor. You contribute a lump sum of money to the joint and survivor annuity and can usually start receiving income almost immediately.
January 10, 2023