Why are Living Trusts a Good Idea?
Whether you are trying to protect your assets from possible creditors, prevent young heirs from spending their inheritance or minimize estate taxes, there is likely a trust for you.
Can Unequal Inheritances Be Fair?
The vital thing to acknowledge is that the emotions behind the reasons are not trivial but are essential and should not be dismissed or minimized.
Why You Need an Estate Plan
Do you know what will happen to your property, belongings, and debt when you die? What about your children? If you haven’t created an estate plan, now’s the time to start. Here’s how.
The Future of Your IRA and How the SECURE Act Changed the Rules
The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (Secure) Act upended inherited IRAs for most non-spousal beneficiaries. The 10-year rule for withdrawing from inherited IRAs eliminated the ability to stretch inherited IRAs for these beneficiaries.
Is a Roth Conversion a Good Idea when the Market Is Down?
Soaring inflation, interest rate hikes, and the war in Ukraine have sparked ongoing stock market volatility. However, there may be a bright spot: the chance to save money on a Roth conversion.
Why Have a Joint Revocable Trust?
Establishing a joint revocable trust can be an ideal estate planning tool for the benefit of your children, grandchildren and beyond.
Does Estate Administration Need to Be Supervised?
What is an unsupervised administration and why is it better than other types?
Do Most People Need a Living Trust?
If you’re putting together an estate plan, you have no doubt heard about the benefits of a living trust.
When Can Estate Assets Be Distributed?
Many estate executors focus on estate taxes and forget about income taxes. That can be an expensive mistake.
Can You Set Up a Trust After Death?
In estate planning, the use of trusts to manage the distribution of assets is becoming increasingly more common. However, for many people, the idea of setting up a trust during his or her lifetime is overwhelming and perhaps even unnecessary.