Estate Planning
Learn the latest estate planning strategies to help clients pass on their assets to beneficiaries while minimizing taxes.
Massachusetts Doubles Estate Tax Exemption
By Melanie WaddellYet the state is still "one of the most expensive places to die," Ed Slott says.
September 18, 2023
This Insurance Policy Works Like a '2-Way Roth IRA,' UHNW Advisor SaysPrivate placement life insurance can be valuable for wealthy clients, but misunderstandings abound, says Cresset's Aiden Elliott.
September 18, 2023
Warn Wealthy Clients Against Flimsy Asset Lists in Estate PlansApril Rosenberry, a veteran estate planner, sees making a list of what the client owns as just a start.
September 18, 2023
Protect Aging Clients Against Undue InfluenceThe perpetrators of this form of financial elder abuse could be the clients' own children.
September 05, 2023
Why Even Wealthy Clients Should Delay Social Security: Jamie HopkinsThe Carson Group executive describes the impact waiting can have on maximizing wealth and minimizing risk.
September 01, 2023
Why a Roth Conversion Is a Powerful Estate Planning ToolUnder the Secure Act, Roth IRAs allow beneficiaries to enjoy 10 years of tax-free account growth.
August 30, 2023
Why Your Black and Hispanic Clients Need a WillHaving a will increases the chances of achieving one's bequest target, a new study finds.
August 28, 2023
How Do Annuity Death Benefits Work?What happens to annuity payments after the contract holder dies can vary. Here's what to know.