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
This Trust Can Reduce Estate Taxes, Protect Hard-to-Sell Assets
By Allison BellBusiness-owner clients might benefit from this estate planning tool, EP Wealth Advisors' Jennifer Li says.
August 15, 2023
Ex-Vanguard CEO Joins VC Firm as AdvisorWilliam McNabb already serves on the boards of Venrock portfolio companies Altruist and Vanilla; he also has invested in both firms.
August 08, 2023
What Happens to 401(k)s, IRAs When Older Clients Get DivorcedRenee Hanson, CDFA, explains how retirement assets are divided and how to make the process less painful.
August 07, 2023
Warn Clients They Can Lose the Ability to Buy Life InsuranceHowever, USAA Life's president recommends compassion for late applicants.
August 03, 2023
Taxpayers' Gift Tax Bill Rose to $2.8 Billion in 2021A newly released table for 2021 shows that 1,101 taxpayers owed $1 million or more.
August 01, 2023
3 Things to Know About a Coming Wealth Planning TrapJohn Hancock's advanced markets head says new rules could affect a relatively large segment of the U.S. high-net-worth market.
July 24, 2023
6 New IRS Guidelines Advisors Should KnowDigital assets, RMDs, and HSAs are just a few of the topics addressed so far in 2023.
July 22, 2023
8 Cross-Border Estate Planning Mistakes to Avoid With Wealthy ClientsMany wealthy families are spread across borders. Failing to consider this in their planning can have dramatic consequences.