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
Edelman, Policy Group Sound a Wake-Up Call on Retirement Security
By Melanie WaddellWith the help of the Bipartisan Policy Center and others, Ric Edelman is launching an initiative to reignite debate in Washington about retirement security.
January 10, 2018
9 Ways New Tax Law Could Affect Clients’ Estate PlansThe expanded estate tax exemption leaves many reasons to engage in estate planning, lawyers say.
January 08, 2018
Estate and Gift Tax Changes in the Tax Cuts and Jobs ActPeople in a position to take advantage of the increase in the exclusion would be well advised to act quickly while it is available.
January 02, 2018
How to Solve the 'Problem' of Legacy ClientHere's what one advisory firm is doing with unprofitable investors.
December 21, 2017
Most Americans Think Washington Will Hurt Their Finances: PollForty percent of Bankrate poll participants said they expected the Republican leadership to have a negative effect, way up from 26% last year.
December 15, 2017
Many Americans Lack Financial Plan for Divorce or WidowhoodTD Ameritrade recently looked at the challenges of divorce and widowhood in the U.S. and uncovered some disturbing findings.
December 11, 2017
Your Kids Could Pay the Price for Poor LTC PlanningFilial responsibility laws are state laws that can essentially hold adult children liable for their parents long-term care costs.
November 22, 2017
Donor-Advised Funds Surge to Record in 2016, NPT ReportsDAFs continue to be the fastest-growing charitable giving vehicle in the U.S.