Create a checklist for when a family member passes away
Most families do not want to think about losing a loved one. But creating a checklist for family members may help them navigate a difficult situation.
Category: Estate and Wealth Transfer
Strategies to preserve step-up in cost basis under new tax landscape
The focus in estate planning has shifted to income taxes, including strategies for the step-up cost basis, a planning consideration to manage capital gains.
Same-sex couples face challenges in financial planning
While progress has been made on marriage equality, same-sex couples may continue to face obstacles to saving and other financial planning issues.
Is the stretch IRA doomed?
With sweeping retirement legislation garnering massive support in Congress, concerns about the future of the stretch IRA have resurfaced.
When a defective trust may be effective
A so-called defective trust may help business owners transfer wealth to other family members during their lifetime in a tax efficient manner.
Five estate planning considerations for year-end
Estate planning remains critical as investors seek to manage the distribution of assets as well as meet any state tax requirements.
Gift while living or transfer assets to heirs at death?
Individuals can choose to make a gift while they are living, or include it in their estate plan for distribution upon death.
Five questions to ask your estate planning attorney about the new tax law
Estate planning remains important for investors despite changes under the new tax law.
LGBT couples may have to navigate unique planning considerations
The path to achieve many financial goals, such as estate planning, may present specific challenges for LGBT couples, particularly those who are not married.
Three ways that tax reform strengthens ABLE accounts
Recent tax reform resulted in changes that allow families to save more in ABLE Accounts for the care of a child with disabilities.