Estate Planning
Learn the latest estate planning strategies to help clients pass on their assets to beneficiaries while minimizing taxes.
15 States Where The Most Estate Taxes Were Paid in 2021
By Michael S. FischerAmerican taxpayers paid $18.4 billion in estate taxes after deductions in tax year 2021, says the IRS.
October 27, 2022
How to Tell When Personalized Indexing Makes Sense: Vanguard"Direct indexing can help boost after-tax alpha for some, but not all, investors," according to the asset manager.
October 26, 2022
8 Estate Planning Steps for Newly Single ClientsA discussion with your newly single client about what they want will make for a smoother process later.
October 20, 2022
7 Reasons Investors Avoid Wealth Transfer PlanningDespite good intentions, many investors have failed to take basic steps when it comes to inheritance planning.
October 20, 2022
Private Placement Life Insurance Will Get Through This: Michael MalloyA PPLI specialist looks at the scrutiny the arrangements are getting in Washington.
October 19, 2022
12 Estate and Retirement Planning Questions for Blended FamiliesRemarriage raises important questions on Social Security and other retirement accounts, estate and gift taxes, and trusts.
October 13, 2022
Athletes May Live a Very Long Time in Retirement: Idea FileRonnie Kaymore has clients who sign giant contracts, and face big career risks.
October 12, 2022
10 Estate Planning Strategies to Rethink After the Secure ActNearly three years in, parts of this mammoth retirement law still haven't been finalized.