Understanding How Special Needs Trusts Work
Just as you have trust in a relationship, trusting your document and those with responsibilities in the trust are crucial to obtaining your objectives.
April 12, 2021
Social Security Mistakes could cost Thousands
On its surface, Social Security seems like a fairly straightforward program. You and your employer pay a tax based on your earnings, while you work. When you retire, you get a lifelong income stream that’s somewhat tied to how much you paid into the system.
April 7, 2021
Potential Changes to the Estate Tax
Under current rules, the federal estate tax won’t ever affect you, unless you’re quite wealthy. However, that could change rapidly, even if you are far from rich.
April 6, 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
The Stretch IRA Is Not Completely Gone
In the pre-SECURE Act universe, there were designated beneficiaries. These beneficiaries could be individuals (sometimes called named beneficiaries), institutions, such as charities, or estates.
April 1, 2021
Charitable Contribution Deductions from an Estate
Ever since a group of philanthropists created the Giving Pledge in 2010, taxpayers have expressed greater interest in potential estate planning strategies that would allow them to leave a significant portion of their assets to charity upon their death.
March 31, 2021
Time to Consider Business Succession Planning
Studies have shown that the number of family businesses owned by second generations and third generations dramatically decline for a number of reasons. One large reason is the lack of business succession planning for the family business.
March 30, 2021
How the Probate Process Works
Although most assets in your estate may pass through the probate process, other assets may not. It often depends on the type of asset or how an asset is titled.
March 29, 2021
It is not Wise to Leave your IRA to your Estate
When an estate is named beneficiary of an IRA, what is the method of distributing it to one individual in the most tax-effective way?
March 25, 2021
Is it Better to Have a Living Will or a Living Trust?
Whether you need a living will vs. living trust as part of your estate plan depends on your overall financial situation and goals. However, it’s helpful to consider the advantages of including one or both in your planning efforts.
March 24, 2021