Estate Planning
Learn the latest estate planning strategies to help clients pass on their assets to beneficiaries while minimizing taxes.
2 Tax Surprises Revealed in Biden's Budget
By Melanie WaddellBiden's proposal to eliminate the step-up in basis at death went further than expected, Andy Friedman says.
May 21, 2021
Everything You Need to Know About Biden's Capital Gains Tax PlanHere's what the president is proposing and how advisors can help clients reduce or avoid capital gains taxes.
May 20, 2021
Rising Health Care Costs Are Top Threat to Estate Planning: TD WealthFamily conflict, the top concern for three years running, was edged out by other worries.
May 12, 2021
Should the 'Step Up' in Basis for Inherited Assets Be Limited?Two professors debate President Biden's proposal to change rules allowing heirs to sell assets without paying capital gains taxes.
May 11, 2021
Secure Act 2.0, Biden Tax Hike Plans Make Roth IRAs a Crucial ToolRoth IRAs are valuable for estate planning and reducing future RMDs, and the Secure Act 2.0 retirement bill would open a wider window for these strategies.
April 30, 2021
Christine Benz: Biden Tax Plan Is Wake-Up Call to Trim Portfolio RiskMorningstar's director of personal finance says advisors need to worry less about taxes and more about concentrated positions.
April 27, 2021
Mallouk: Capital Gains Tax Hike Could 'Devastate' Hedge Funds, Boost DAFsMallouk and other leaders of advisory firms told ThinkAdvisor how the proposal could affect client portfolios and estate plans.
April 26, 2021
IRS to Fix Inherited IRA Guidance That Confused AdvisorsThose who inherited an IRA in 2020 should wait for more guidance from the agency before taking a 2021 RMD, Ed Slott says.