Trusts and Estates
Learn which trust is best for which clients, the tax benefits of different estate planning strategies and how to transfer wealth responsibly, as well as estate planning techniques that benefit families with special needs
How Advisors Can Help Women Adjust to Widowhood
By Michael S. FischerDebt is a major financial challenge facing widowed women, a Thrivent survey found.
June 07, 2024
Supreme Court Rules Against Estate in Business Buy-Sell CaseA stock redemption agreement didn't offset the value of the life insurance used the arrangement, the justices found.
June 05, 2024
American College to Roll Out Tax Planning CertificationJeff Levine worked with the college to create the Tax Planning Certified Professional designation.
May 30, 2024
Show, Don't Tell: How to Boost Advisor Confidence Around Complex TopicsImages can help make topics like tax and estate planning clearer for clients and advisors. Here's an example.
May 29, 2024
How to Give Clients What They Really WantAdvisors who fail to do so will be "washed out," behavioral finance professor Meir Statman tells ThinkAdvisor.
May 28, 2024
How Millennials and Gen Z Plan to Use InheritancesNearly 8 in 10 respondents to a Blueprint survey said they planned to save or invest the money.
May 17, 2024
Financial Planning in the First Year of WidowhoodWhile it's important not to rush things, you can help your client's peace of mind.
May 16, 2024
Most Americans Lack Confidence in Managing Inheritance Alone: SurveySixty-one percent of respondents said they would use a financial advisor if they received a large sum.