Trust Planning
Keep up with the latest developments in trust planning to help clients protect their assets for the benefit their heirs.
Many With Guardians Have 'Britney Spears' Problems, Witnesses Tell Congress
By Allison BellA Texas consultant said guardianship courts need helping getting the Social Security Administration to listen.
August 12, 2021
Could This Trust Replace the Stretch IRA? Jeffrey Levine Weighs 10 Pros, Cons of CRUTsCharitable remainder unitrusts can provide similar benefits for some investors, but there are many caveats, the CPA says.
August 04, 2021
17 States With Their Own Estate, Inheritance TaxesIn these states and the District of Columbia, the exemption is often smaller than the federal exemption, capturing more decedents.
July 28, 2021
Ed Slott: This Big Mistake Sets Up Clients for Inherited IRA ProblemsIn a speech to the American Institute of CPAs, the tax expert outlined the nuances of inherited IRAs, especially after the Secure Act.
July 21, 2021
Britney Spears Is One of a Million Adults in Conservatorships. Here's What Advisors Should Know.Estate attorney Michael Hackard talks to ThinkAdvisor about this controversial, yet common, arrangement and why advisors shouldn't get involved.
July 08, 2021
Broadridge to Offer Hyper-Personalization Tools for Advisors: Tech RoundupAlso, Sterling Trustees joins the Envestnet Trust Services Exchange to provide trust administration services to RIAs and BDs.
June 17, 2021
Hightower Nears Launch of National Trust CompanyThe RIA tapped Tanya D. Simpson, former managing director of Charles Schwab Trust Co., to lead the business.
June 08, 2021
Which Kind of Trust Is Right for Your Client? 9 Questions to AskYour clients' reason for establishing a trust is the key to helping them choose the best option.