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
Trump's Election and 2024 Tax Planning: What's an Uncertain Client to Do?
By Roger WohlnerAdvisors and clients cannot let the uncertainty surrounding the future of tax rules paralyze them.
November 06, 2024
What Trump's Win Means for Estate Tax PlanningOne tax expert from Kitces.com says it's now quite likely that the current estate tax exemption will be extended.
November 06, 2024
5 Ways Trump's Election Could Affect Life and Annuity PlayersThe climate for rollover sales standards and federal estate taxes will change.
November 05, 2024
Where to Find 4 Types of Wealthy ClientsPotential clients can be broken down, broadly, by how much they have and how much they earn.
November 04, 2024
American College Opens Enrollment for New Tax CertificationThousands of advisors on the waiting list are able to sign up for the three-course program, says professor Jeff Levine.
October 24, 2024
Independent Advisor Alliance to Provide Wealth.com's Estate Planning ToolThe partnership will offer IAA's 225 advisors access to the firm's end-to-end platform.
October 23, 2024
Advisors Encourage Clients to Create Estate Plans, but Many Don't Have OneA quarter of advisors not affiliated with Trust & Will have no estate plan, a survey finds.
October 23, 2024
Roth vs. Traditional IRA Investments: Don't Let the Tail Wag the DogTaxation matters in a retirement portfolio, but it's not the only factor, Ed Slott and Jeff Levine say.