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.
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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.
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.
Heirs of large estates may miss a valuable tax deduction
Some large estates will owe estate taxes this year and there is a valuable tax deduction that is often overlooked.
A communications failure can derail your legacy
When wealth transfer fails from one generation to the next, a communications failure may be one of the leading causes.
Can decanting add flexibility to estate planning?
When the tax landscape is unclear, flexibility can be important. For investors with irrevocable trusts, some states give trustees more flexibility with decanting.
Create a roadmap for family in case of emergency
Creating instructions, much like a roadmap, can be among the most helpful item you can leave to family members trying to manage your estate.
IRS sets its sights on family business transfers
A proposal from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) would change the way family-owned businesses are valued for family business transfers.
Consider the options when helping grandchildren with college costs
Grandparents seeking to help grandchildren with college costs may contribute in several ways, with different types of accounts and benefits.
Prince’s death shines spotlight on the importance of a will
The death of music superstar Prince underscores the need for investors to prepare an estate plan.