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
10 Things to Know About Spousal Lifetime Access Trusts
By Tom NawrockiThis investment vehicle can help you leave a legacy for your spouse and children and avoid gift tax.
February 03, 2022
12 Things Not to Say to Widows or WidowersThese comments are well-meaning but can be counterproductive for a grieving spouse.
February 02, 2022
This Top-Ranked Advisor Has Never Been Fired by a Widowed ClientThe fastest way to alienate widows is to rush into portfolio discussions, Spuds Powell, ranked No. 1 by Barron's and Forbes, tells ThinkAdvisor.
February 01, 2022
10 Things Advisors Should Know About Grantor TrustsGrantor trusts can help clients reduce estate taxes and keep their estate out of probate. Just keep these things in mind.
February 01, 2022
Creative Planning Buys Tax-Focused RIA in St. Louis MarketThe firm says it will hire more attorneys and CPAs in the region to create a tax and estate planning hub.
January 28, 2022
A Financial Planning Checklist for Newly Single Clients Over 50After a divorce or the death of a spouse, here are some important topics to discuss with your client.
January 21, 2022
4 Ways Advisors Are Capturing Money in MotionTrillions of dollars a year are changing hands from older to younger generations, Cerulli reports. Here's how advisors are attracting those assets.
January 20, 2022
The $84T Wealth Transfer Underway Now, by the Numbers: CerulliMoney is in motion, and advisors on the cutting edge of complex planning and wealth structuring tactics will benefit, Cerulli says.