Best Uses of Life Insurance Benefits
There are many options, but the best use of the money is different for each widow and her unique circumstances.
May 5, 2022
There are the New IRA Distribution Rules
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently issued much anticipated proposed regulations that clarify and revise some of the required minimum distribution (RMD) rules for qualified plans (i.e., 401ks, 403bs, etc.) and individual retirement accounts (IRAs).
April 20, 2022
Bypass Trust gives Flexibility in managing Taxes
The rise in the stock market over the past several years, teamed with the passage of the SECURE Act two years ago—as well as the scheduled 50% reduction in the size of the federal estate tax exemption four years from now—has resulted in a renewed interest in estate planning for IRA and 401(k) accounts owned by married couples.
March 14, 2022
Naming Beneficiaries is Vital to Your Planning
If you’ve ever spent time working through your estate plan, you know how important it is to select and update your beneficiaries.
January 7, 2022
How to file Taxes after your Spouse Dies
About 1.5 million Americans become widows and widowers in a normal year, but the pandemic has boosted that significantly. The National Center for Family and Marriage Research at Bowling Green State University estimates that about 380,000 of more than 700,000 people in the U.S. who have died from Covid were married.
November 22, 2021
Trusts and Wills have some Key Differences
No one relishes the thought of the day they pass away and leave all their worldly possessions behind. However, it’s a certainty that no one can avoid. Thankfully, you have options for planning for what happens to your estate, including a will or a family trust.
November 4, 2021
Managing Financial issues after Death of Spouse
The death of a spouse is one of the most difficult things imaginable. Besides the emotional toll, surviving spouses typically confront financial issues, which often trigger tax-related questions and consequences.
August 9, 2021
Selling a Home after the Death of a Parent
My father passed away recently. How do we remove his name from the title to the home? Can we record a death certificate or have mom sign a new deed?
April 5, 2021
Maximize Your Social Security Benefits
All you have to do is type ‘maximize Social Security’ into Google or any other search engine and you will get hundreds, if not thousands, of hits.
March 11, 2021
Pay for Your Debts at Death
If you are concerned about incurring debt after a family member’s death or are worried how your own debt will impact your family, here are some things you should know.
December 30, 2020