August 11, 2021
More Pluses than Minuses in 529 Plans
College savings accounts, known as the 529 Plan, can be confusing. Parents know that they have tax incentives. However, what exactly are those benefits? Which investment options make the most sense? Which costs are covered, and which aren’t? Many parents don’t care if they have so many questions. Here are answers to frequently asked questions about the 529 plan to help get rid of some of the fog.
July 21, 2021
Who Inherits IRA if the Beneficiary Passes?
What happens if a non-spouse beneficiary inherits an IRA account but dies before the money is put in her name. There were no contingent beneficiaries. Which estate would get the IRA?
July 14, 2021
Consider taking RMDs at regular Intervals
Whether you need to take required minimum distributions to live or find them to be a nuisance, here are some tips to make the most of withdrawing these funds.
July 12, 2021
A Trust is an Option when Children are Minors
Do I need a trust in case something happens to me?
July 8, 2021
Planning is Critical for Unmarried Couples
A proper estate plan will help those left navigate the disposition of assets and the probate court system, especially for unmarried couples and some married same-sex couples.
June 29, 2021
Unrecorded Deeds hurt Estate Planning
While discussing estate planning with my parents, they told me that an attorney prepared a deed for them but told them not to record it yet.
June 24, 2021
Roth IRAs are an ideal Planning Tool
Here are some of the reasons Roth IRAs make sense for 2021 and likely beyond.
June 23, 2021
Protect Assets and maintain Medicaid Eligibility
The bill for long-term care adds up fast. The annual median cost for a private room in a nursing home was $105,850 in 2020, according to Genworth. The government could pick up these costs if you qualify for Medicaid, but that’s easier said than done.
June 17, 2021
Handwritten Will can be a Serious Mistake
A holographic will is a will handwritten by the testator (the maker of a will). Holographic wills are recognized in about half of the states in the United States.
June 16, 2021