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
Inheriting Foreign Assets is Complex
In today’s global economy, it is increasingly common for Americans, whether living abroad or stateside, to receive an inheritance from a non-U.S. person.
July 1, 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
Charitable Remainder Trusts may be Solution to Stretch IRA loss
The SECURE Act killed the stretch IRA. However, a properly constructed charitable remainder trust can deliver similar benefits, with some caveats.
June 6, 2024
Understanding the differences between ABLE Account and Special Needs Trust
Special needs planning can make a world of difference for disabled loved ones. Leverage ABLE accounts and Special Needs Trusts to care for them, even when you’re gone.
June 3, 2024
Key Estate Planning Strategies for Executives
Executives manage complex financial landscapes while striving for professional success, creating unique estate planning goals and challenges. This article explores estate planning for executives, key considerations and an executive’s unique goals.
May 23, 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
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
Do You Pay Taxes on Wedding Gifts?
Even if you clearly don’t owe taxes, you may have to report gift amounts should you give more than $18,000 in 2024 to a specific individual.
April 9, 2024