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
Short-Cuts in Planning can have Consequences
Over the years I get all kinds of questions from people. And boy, have I heard some doozies. But one common one I get is called the ‘lazy (or poor) man’s (or woman’s’) estate planning.’ This type of estate planning has some very negative tax consequences.
June 15, 2021
Including a POD Account in your Estate Plan
Payable on death accounts can help streamline the process of transferring certain assets to loved ones, after you pass away.
May 25, 2021
Maximize your Use of the Roth IRA
Although the Roth IRA is often touted for the unique combination of benefits it offers to retirement savers, some of its perks often go overlooked. Here are four that you should know about.
May 24, 2021
Address Finances if Diagnosed with Alzheimer’s
If a person close to you has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, it may be time to address some serious financial questions.
May 6, 2021
Talk about Inheritance with your Children
How can you prepare your children to handle the assets they’ll eventually inherit?
April 26, 2021
Social Security Mistakes could cost Thousands
On its surface, Social Security seems like a fairly straightforward program. You and your employer pay a tax based on your earnings, while you work. When you retire, you get a lifelong income stream that’s somewhat tied to how much you paid into the system.
April 7, 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
It is not Wise to Leave your IRA to your Estate
When an estate is named beneficiary of an IRA, what is the method of distributing it to one individual in the most tax-effective way?
March 25, 2021
You have Options when Inheriting a House
Inheriting a residential property like a house marks the end of a life and the beginning of deciding what to do with the property and implementing that plan.
March 23, 2021