Three options to change stepped-up cost basis rules
Potential changes to stepped-up cost basis rules may emerge as lawmakers consider federal revenue needs.
Category: Estate and Wealth Transfer
Direction of estate taxes among top advisor concerns
Most advisors are closely monitoring tax policy as it is not yet clear what proposals around estate taxes will be introduced on Congress’s agenda this year.
Three estate planning strategies for 2021
Investors may want to consider estate planning strategies as tax provisions impacting federal gift and estate taxes will sunset after 2025.
Year-end ideas for gifting and estate plans
For financial planning, year end can be an opportune time to review strategies for gifting and estate plans.
Key changes for charitable giving in 2020
In 2020, more taxpayers may be able to take tax deductions on their charitable giving as a result of provisions in the CARES Act.
Historically low rates, market conditions open door for GRATs
Lower asset values combined with historically low interest rates may favor certain wealth transfer strategies such as GRATs.
Pandemic highlights need for legal documents
The pandemic highlights the importance of family communications and having legal documents in place.
CARES Act loosens rules for retirement accounts
Among the many provisions of the CARES Act are modifications of the rules involving retirement accounts to help both retirement savers and retirees.
Video: Planning strategies for designating heirs under new 10-year rule
The new 10-year rule resulted in several planning considerations for investors as they choose beneficiaries for estate plans.
Trust strategies rattled by SECURE Act
The SECURE Act recast the rules for leaving retirement assets to heirs, creating challenges for beneficiaries and conflicts with certain trust strategies.