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
Family Offices Go Digital With Pershing-Arta Deal
By Janet LevauxBNY Mellon | Pershing CEO Jim Crowley and Arta CEO Caesar Sengupta explain how the new platform could impact advisors and wealthy clients.
November 15, 2022
Delaying Taxes in Retirement Isn't Always Best, Award-Winning Paper ShowsA new paper examines how bucking the conventional wisdom on withdrawals can make retirement portfolios last longer.
November 09, 2022
Frailty Risk: The Retirement Reality Your Clients Don't Want to Talk AboutNobody wants to consider their own mortality, but it's critical for the advisor to delicately but firmly bring these issues to the fore.
November 09, 2022
From Pets to Polyamory, 12 Unique Estate Planning QuestionsToday's advisors also need to be well informed on other topics — like digital assets and frozen embryos — to best serve clients.
November 04, 2022
What CPAs Want Advisors to Know About Tax MitigationThe time is right for advisory professionals to find better ways to collaborate with their clients' CPAs.
November 02, 2022
15 States Where The Most Estate Taxes Were Paid in 2021American taxpayers paid $18.4 billion in estate taxes after deductions in tax year 2021, says the IRS.
November 01, 2022
How One Small Firm Uses Tech to Tackle Tax PlanningJames Hargrave explains to ThinkAdvisor how his firm, with about 10 people, punches above its weight — with a little help.
October 31, 2022
How Do You Survive THIS? A Top NFP Agency Builder Explains.Howard Sharfman says success in wealth management starts with working on your grit. Every day.