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Inherited Retirement Plan? How to Easily Understand Payout Rules
Figuring out first which kind of beneficiary you are will make it easier to grasp the rules and timing on required distributions.
By Mike Piershale, ChFC • Published
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I Love You, But Your ‘I Love You Will’ Needs to Go
An ‘I Love You Will’ works great as long as everything goes as planned, but there are three reasons that kind of will may not love you back.
By Allison L. Lee, Esq. • Published
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From SECURE Act to SECURE 2.0: Is Your Estate Plan Safe?
The ever-evolving legislative landscape provides both challenges and opportunities when it comes to making plans for your retirement and your estate. A key focus: tax planning.
By Lindsay N. Graves, Esq. • Published
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Eight Types of Trusts for Owners of High-Net-Worth Estates
Trusts can help high-net-worth people protect assets, minimize taxes for beneficiaries and ensure their money goes where they want it to.
By Jeffrey M. Verdon, Esq. • Published
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Prepare for 2026 Estate Planning With SPATs, SLATs and DAPTs
The estate tax exemption is set to drop significantly in 2026, but these alternative tongue-twisting tax-savvy trusts could help.
By John M. Goralka • Published
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Estate Planning and Unequal Inheritances: Talking Is Key
Open communication now about a parent’s estate plan can help siblings understand why things were done the way they were once the parent passes away.
By David Handler, J.D. • Published
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Joint Account With Rights of Survivorship and Alternatives Explained
inheritance Joint accounts may seem like an effective way to prepare if parents need help with finances as they get older, but unexpected problems could crop up.
By Casey Robinson, CFP • Last updated
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Long-Term Care Planning vs. Taxes: Finding a Healthy Balance
Many families discover that trying to mitigate the cost of long-term care can conflict with another common retirement concern — reducing taxes for retirees and their heirs.
By John M. Graves, Esq., IAR, Agent • Published
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Leaving an Inheritance? Is It Better to Give to Kids Now or Later?
Retirees should secure themselves first, and if you’re all set there, then consider a few other things, such as the impact on the kids and tax issues.
By Evan T. Beach, CFP®, AWMA® • Published