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
Hightower Nears Launch of National Trust Company
By Janet LevauxThe RIA tapped Tanya D. Simpson, former managing director of Charles Schwab Trust Co., to lead the business.
June 11, 2021
Roth IRA Conversions: When Is the Best Time?While now is a good time for many clients to make Roth conversions, individual circumstances are paramount.
June 11, 2021
CBO Estate and Gift Tax Info You (and D.C. Insiders) Should KnowThe agency has prepared a guide for lawmakers and their aides. Here's what it says.
June 08, 2021
10 Tax Facts to Know About Marriage and Blended FamiliesHow marriage, remarriage and divorce can affect your clients' tax, retirement and estate planning.
June 08, 2021
A Reality Check on Biden's Tax, Infrastructure Plans From Schwab's Man in WashingtonSchwab's legislative and regulatory affairs representative, Mike Townsend, discusses how much of Biden's agenda he thinks is achievable.
June 08, 2021
Does Your Client's Estate Plan Need Tax Insurance?While tax insurance is widely used in M&A transactions, it can play a similar role when estate plans veer off track.
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.
June 01, 2021
2 Tax Surprises Revealed in Biden's BudgetBiden's proposal to eliminate the step-up in basis at death went further than expected, Andy Friedman says.