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 to Claim Social Security, Pay Taxes When Retiring Overseas
By Jane Wollman RusoffRussia's invasion of Ukraine need not foil your client's plan to retire abroad, Kathleen Peddicord tells ThinkAdvisor.
February 16, 2022
Ed Slott: Hold Off on Backdoor Roths, and More Tips for Tax Season in 2022The IRA and tax whiz offers guidance for advisors dealing with legislative uncertainty, RMD changes and other challenges.
February 16, 2022
Crypto Gifts Surge at Fidelity's Philanthropic PowerhouseFidelity Charitable received $331 million in digital assets last year through its donor-advised funds, or DAFs.
February 11, 2022
Top 12 Mega-Donors to Charity in 2021The Chronicle of Philanthropy has released its annual list of the biggest benefactors.
February 10, 2022
Slott, Pfau: When and How to Use Annuities, Life Insurance in Client PlansEd Slott discusses using life insurance to reduce RMDs; Wade Pfau talks about annuities for asset accumulation.
February 10, 2022
10 Things to Know About Spousal Lifetime Access TrustsThis investment vehicle can help you leave a legacy for your spouse and children and avoid gift tax.
February 09, 2022
Advisors Need New Estate and Trust Planning Tools as Demand Surges: SurveyOutdated technologies impede customer experience, Envestnet MoneyGuide says.
February 08, 2022
Can a Reverse Mortgage Crash-Proof Your Client's Retirement?A new study shows they can greatly reduce income volatility, reverse mortgage specialist Phil Walker tells ThinkAdvisor.