What Should I Know about Finances Before Getting Remarried?
You may want to consider some financial issues before walking down the aisle again.
April 5, 2022
Should I have a Discretionary Trust in My Estate Plan?
A discretionary trust is a type of trust that can be established on behalf of one or more beneficiaries.
April 5, 2022
How Does Gift Tax Exclusion Work?
In 2022, the annual exclusion for Federal Gift Taxes increased to $16,000 per person per year. Although there is near-universal acceptance of the importance of gifting, there are several issues you should consider before making any gifts.
April 5, 2022
What Helps Create the Best End-Of-Life Plan?
A new study explores how specialized care providers can navigate conversations about end-of-life care and help patients optimize their quality of life and mitigate suffering.
April 5, 2022
Is It Possible an Elderly Parent Is Being Scammed?
In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, many older adults are more socially isolated than ever—and thus more vulnerable to being financially victimized.
April 5, 2022
What are My Responsibilities if I’m Named an Executor?
If a loved one asks you to be the executor of their estate, think carefully before you take on this responsibility. While you have the option of declining the request, the person reaching out likely considers you to be responsible and detail oriented. An executor of an estate typically helps file paperwork, close accounts and distribute the assets of the deceased.
March 25, 2022
What are Penalties When Contributing to or Withdrawing From Retirement Accounts?
Building and living off a nest egg is tough. However, you can make the situation even more difficult if you run afoul of some key laws governing retirement accounts.
March 25, 2022
Is It Important for Physicians to Have an Estate Plan?
Given their salaries and the chances of getting sued, physicians should strongly consider estate planning early in their careers.
March 25, 2022
Can End-of-Life Planning Increase Control for Cancer Patients?
An end-of-life program that enables patients with advanced cancer to document their wishes can enhance feelings of life completion, improve relationships with healthcare providers and decrease death-related anxiety, according to a presentation at the 2021 Virtual Association of Community Cancer Centers National Oncology Conference.
March 25, 2022
What Can I Do Instead of a Stretch IRA?
Leaving behind a huge tax bill for your heirs with the stretch IRA scuttled? Here are some ways around it as lawmakers consider an updated SECURE Act.
March 25, 2022
