Asset Protection Trusts can address Long Term Care
The idea of asset protection for the purposes of protecting against long-term care costs is becoming both more sought-after and more necessary.
April 5, 2023
New changes to 529 Plans provide more Options
A type of education savings account called a 529 plan is just one of several tools families can use to prepare for the growing costs of higher education. While these plans can be beneficial for almost anyone since they let funds saved for education compound on a tax-free basis provided they’re used for eligible education expenses, individuals who live in states with special tax breaks for contributions tend to fare the best.
April 3, 2023
Trust can be Designed to be Millennial Friendly
If your estate plan benefits Gen Y (also known as Millennials) it’s important to design a trust that supports what makes them thrive.
March 22, 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
Consider Annuities in your Estate Planning
An annuity beneficiary is a person or entity that receives the benefit of an annuity after the death of the annuity owner. Who you choose to be the beneficiary of your annuity depends on several factors, including the type of annuity you own and your financial goals for it.
March 2, 2023
Naming a Secondary Beneficiary is critical
Naming secondary beneficiaries can help estate planners avoid the delay and costs of going through probate, as well as ensure that your wishes are carried out.
February 10, 2023
Ideas to improve Business Succession Planning
A frequent complaint by next-generation members is that the senior generation never fully lets go of business tasks.
February 9, 2023
Prevent some Common Beneficiary Errors
Before making a decision on a beneficiary, it’s very important to check your state laws. Some states have different rules on who you can name as a beneficiary.
January 19, 2023
SECURE 2.0 Act has New Features
In the dark of the night, snuggled within the 4,000+ page Omnibus Bill meant to keep the machine of government well-oiled, lies a passage that may change the future of retirement saving.
January 18, 2023
Qualified Charitable Distributions Reduce Tax Burden
A qualified charitable distribution is a direct transfer of traditional IRA funds to a qualified charity.
January 16, 2023