Beneficiary Designations Usually Take Precedence over Will
Many people assume a will controls all assets after death—but beneficiary designations often override it entirely.
June 2, 2025
Self-Employed must take a Proactive Approach to Estate Planning
Freelancers and self-employed individuals face unique challenges in estate planning, requiring tailored strategies to protect their assets, businesses and loved ones.
January 16, 2025
A Trust Only Works if it is Properly Funded
Creating a trust is only half the battle—funding it ensures that your assets are protected and distributed according to your wishes.
January 9, 2025
Integrating Retirement Accounts into your Estate Plan
Integrating retirement accounts into your estate plan is vital for preserving your financial legacy. This blog post covers key considerations, such as tax implications, beneficiary designations, and strategies for maximizing benefits. By understanding the role of retirement accounts in estate planning and seeking professional guidance, you can ensure that your assets are distributed according to your wishes and provide lasting benefits for your beneficiaries.
February 13, 2024
Review Beneficiary Designations after Life Changes
When was the last time you updated, or even thought about, the beneficiary designations listed on your retirement accounts, life insurance, or annuity contracts? If you don’t remember, it’s time for a review!
June 29, 2023
‘When’ play Major role in Retirement
People approaching retirement ponder numerous questions. However, I’ve found that many of the most important questions revolve around the word ‘when.’
April 19, 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
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
Managing your Inherited Retirement Account
There’s almost always a reckoning when the government proffers a tax break. So it is with individual retirement accounts (IRA)s, 401(k)s and similar accounts that investors fund with pre-tax earnings.
October 25, 2022
How Do Inherited IRAs Work?
When someone dies with money left in an Individual Retirement Account (IRA), the funds can get passed on to the person’s loved ones through an inherited IRA.
September 14, 2022