Estate Planning
Learn the latest estate planning strategies to help clients pass on their assets to beneficiaries while minimizing taxes.
How to Survive the Last-Minute Tax Rush
By Jim RabascaPotential changes in tax laws mean clients might hurry to make changes before end of the year. Be ready.
October 13, 2021
Debate: Should Congress Tighten Tax Rules on Grantor Trusts?Under the Democrats' tax plan, assets transferred to a grantor trust would be included in the grantor's estate for estate tax purposes.
September 29, 2021
House Nears Vote on Halving Estate Tax Exemption in 2022The provision is now part of H.R. 5376, which could come to the House floor this week.
September 28, 2021
'An Estate Tax Every Year': Ed Slott Blasts Plan to Tax Billionaire Wealth GainsA proposal to tax billionaires' unrealized capital gains has Biden's support, but it would be impractical to implement, Slott says.
September 27, 2021
Long-Term Care Planning: What Advisors Should KnowPhysician and advisor Carolyn McClanahan outlined how advisors can help with long-term care decisions.
September 13, 2021
Capital Gains Tax Rate Set at 25% in House Democrats' PlanThe plan is short of what Biden had proposed and leaves intact the step-up in basis for assets at death.
September 09, 2021
Jamie Hopkins' 10 Tips for Estate Planning Amid Legislative UnknownsFollowing a reliable process can help advisors pivot if estate taxes rise or the step-up in basis is scaled back, Hopkins says.
September 09, 2021
Taxpayer-Friendly Trust Laws Are Florida's Latest AttractionUnder the new Uniform Directed Trust Act and Community Property Trust Act, Florida is even more hospitable to directed trusts or community property trusts.