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 Reality Check on Biden's Tax, Infrastructure Plans From Schwab's Man in Washington
By Bernice NapachSchwab's legislative and regulatory affairs representative, Mike Townsend, discusses how much of Biden's agenda he thinks is achievable.
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.
May 27, 2021
How to Help Clients Avoid Capital Gains TaxesBiden has proposed higher capital gains tax rates. Advisors can help their clients reduce or avoid such taxes.
May 26, 2021
Are Advisors Ready for a 'Gray Divorce' Explosion?An expected divorce wave after the pandemic means many boomers will be looking for new advisors, Haleh Moddasser tells ThinkAdvisor.
May 21, 2021
4 Steps to Prepare Clients for Tax Hikes Under BidenAdvisors need to plan today for how future tax increases will affect their clients.
May 21, 2021
Everything You Need to Know About Biden's Capital Gains Tax PlanHere's what the president is proposing and how advisors can help clients reduce or avoid capital gains taxes.
May 20, 2021
Rising Health Care Costs Are Top Threat to Estate Planning: TD WealthFamily conflict, the top concern for three years running, was edged out by other worries.
May 20, 2021
Democrats Mull Weakening Biden Tax on Capital Gains for EstatesOne idea being discussed is to allow beneficiaries to defer the tax bill on estates for as long as heirs hold the assets.