Estate Planning with Annuities can be Complex
Annuities offer income security, tax advantages and legacy benefits for your heirs. Find out how estate planning and annuities can strengthen your legacy.
July 15, 2024
Avoiding Tax Issues When Gifting to Grandchildren
Learn how to avoid tax troubles when gifting to grandchildren and secure their future with effective estate planning strategies, such as a 529 account or trust.
July 2, 2024
Should You have an Irrevocable Trust?
An irrevocable trust must be carefully funded, structured and managed to achieve both asset protection and tax planning.
June 20, 2024
Owning a Second Home creates Unique Tax Implications
Thinking of buying a second home? Beware of real estate pitfalls when purchasing your vacation house.
June 13, 2024
Managing a Big Age Gap in Estate Planning
For couples with an age difference of 10 years or more, assets need to last significantly longer to cover both of their retirements, making the risks of missteps higher.
June 12, 2024
Maximizing Tax-Free Giving to Children
Affluent estate owners are opting to support their children and grandchildren financially during their lifetimes. We explore three strategies that can maximize tax-free giving to consider in your estate planning.
May 21, 2024
Topics You need to Address before a Mid-Life Marriage
Getting married in middle age or beyond, is not only a significant personal milestone, it’s also one of the biggest financial decisions of your life.
May 8, 2024
New IRS Tax Rule affects Irrevocable Trusts in Estate Planning
Capital gains taxes are the heart of the IRS Rule 2023-2 changes. Individuals pay taxes on the difference between an asset’s purchase price and a higher sell price as that asset’s value grows over time. When creating or updating an estate plan, you must consider the new IRS rule.
April 19, 2024
Protect Family Wealth from Third Generation Curse
Thorough communication with heirs about values and various elements of your estate plan could help younger generations better manage their inherited wealth.
April 10, 2024
Cognitive Decline is Overlooked in Estate Planning
We explore the critical importance of addressing cognitive decline in estate planning to safeguard assets and ensure intended inheritance.
April 3, 2024