Creditors are a Threat to Inherited Retirement Accounts
Do you have an individual retirement account or other type of retirement account that you plan to leave to your loved ones? If so, proceed with caution. Inherited retirement accounts …
How Can Grantor Retained Annuity Trusts Help You?
Have you heard of a grantor retained annuity trust (GRAT)? This type of trust is an efficient way to transfer asset appreciation to beneficiaries without using, or using a minimal …
Estate Planning Checklist for Multigenerational Wealth Transfers
Studies estimate that 70 percent of family wealth is lost by the end of the second generation and 90 percent by the end of the third generation. To help your …
Myths About Standalone Retirement Accounts
I recently heard 2 myths related to standalone retirement trusts that we would like to clarify. But first, what is a standalone retirement trust (or SRT)? It is a special …
SECURE 2.0 Act
How It Affects You and Your Retirement Account Beneficiaries On December 29, 2022, President Biden signed the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement 2.0 Act (SECURE 2.0 Act). The …
Estate Planning for the Self-Employed
Estate Planning for the Self-Employed Myth 1: I already pay Social Security. I do not need to do any other planning. According to the Social Security Administration, “Social Security will …
Myths and Frequently Asked Questions: Planning for the Recently Retired
Myth #1. My level of employment should have no impact on what happens after my death. Because your paycheck from your job typically pays your bills, the lack of a …
Have You Thought Through Your Retirement Plans?
Beginning your retirement is a great milestone that is worth celebrating. You have put in many years of hard work, and you are now able to focus your energy on …
Want to Leave Your Retirement Account to Your Minor Child?
Consider These Things First Your retirement account may be one of the most valuable things you own. Many people consider naming their children as the beneficiaries of these accounts because …
Red Flags When Hiring a Professional To Be Your Trustee
When you form a trust as part of your estate plan, one of the most important decisions you will make is who will oversee the trust’s management when you are …