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
4 Ways Financial Planning Is Different for LGBTQ+ People
By David TreeceIgnoring the complexity could get a client evicted, or a leave a client impoverished.
August 05, 2021
How Donors Can Better Utilize Charitable Giving: BNY Mellon Wealth ManagementThe annual report addresses potential opportunities for donors to better realize financial and tax benefits.
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 26, 2021
It's Never Too Early to Think About Estate PlanningAdvisors should encourage young investors to start the process, choose beneficiaries, and think about making a long-term impact..
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 19, 2021
Where Did the Mass Affluent Households Go?The number of households in this group dropped about 13% from a year ago, Hearts & Wallets found.
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.