Trusts and Estates
Learn which trust is best for which clients, the tax benefits of different estate planning strategies and how to transfer wealth responsibly, as well as estate planning techniques that benefit families with special needs
A Financial Planning Checklist for Newly Single Clients Over 50
By Roger WohlnerAfter a divorce or the death of a spouse, here are some important topics to discuss with your client.
January 13, 2022
New IRS Life Expectancy Tables Mean Lower RMDs in 2022"Some advisors may have forgotten that such a change was even possible," Natalie Choate writes at Morningstar.
January 11, 2022
Pandemic Spending Slowdown Eased Financial Stress: SurveyJohn Hancock's latest survey on stress and finances found the pandemic actually led to some good short-term behavior.
January 10, 2022
UBS Next Invests in Estate Planning PlatformTrust & Will is the latest firm that the wirehouse's fintech initiative, created in 2020, has added to its portfolio of investments.
January 10, 2022
Raymond James Hires Private Wealth ChiefKevin Ruth, who's worked at Fidelity, Merrill and UBS, will focus on advisors and efforts to best serve HNW and UHNW clients.
January 04, 2022
Hightower Buys $1.7B TC Wealth PartnersThe deal includes the Trust Company of Illinois, which does trust and estate planning, administration and retirement plan services.
December 28, 2021
8 Predictions for Retirement in 2022Experts Wade Pfau, Jamie Hopkins, Carolyn McClanahan, David Blanchett and others share their respective outlooks on income planning, long term care and more.
December 23, 2021
3 Under-the-Radar Planning Tips for 2022 Tax ChangesThough Biden's spending plans are in limbo, advisors and clients shouldn't tune out when it comes to year-end planning for tax changes.