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
Qualified Disability Trust can reduce Tax Burden
A qualified disability trust (QDisT) is a special needs trust that qualifies for a federal tax exemption.
April 4, 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
Corporate Transparency Act May Impact Estate Planning
The new federal law is called the Corporate Transparency Act (the “CTA”). The purpose of the CTA is to create a comprehensive, searchable, national database of companies.
March 21, 2023
Irrevocable Grantor Trust can reduce Tax exposure
When it comes to your financial legacy, business owners and executives who accumulate a significant amount of their net worth in their company’s stock rely on the current tax law stating that the basis in assets left to heirs is “stepped up” at death, to the fair market value as of the date of death.
March 16, 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
What Is a Tax Reimbursement Clause?
Tax reimbursement clauses are a common clause in many trusts. Why are they used? Why are they important for you to understand?
February 13, 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
Situations where Beneficiaries may pay Taxes on Life Insurance
When beneficiaries receive a payout from a life insurance policy, they typically don’t have to pay taxes. However, there are a few situations where a portion of the life insurance benefit is taxable to the beneficiary.
February 7, 2023
Tips to Reduce Size of your Taxable Estate
Today’s high estate and gift tax exemptions could be slashed in a few years. Maximize those and other benefits now.
January 23, 2023