
Planning strategies may benefit estates of all sizes
Most estates may fall within the exemption level from federal estate taxes but investors still need to plan for the orderly transfer of wealth.
Clients need help with complex financial planning matters such as efficient wealth transfer, tax and inflation risk, and sustainable income in retirement. Financial-planning experts Bill Cass and Chris Hennessey weigh in each week with a range of insights, tips, and legislative updates.
Most estates may fall within the exemption level from federal estate taxes but investors still need to plan for the orderly transfer of wealth.
The deadline for making a contribution to an individual retirement account (IRA) for last year is April 15, 2013. As clients seek ways to reduce taxable income, it is...