Family limited partnerships (FLPs) are an estate planning tool that reduces estate, gift, and income tax liabilities by allowing families to transfer a significant amount of their wealth to the next generation. Unfortunately, this popular and effective estate planning tool is being challenged by the current administration in Washington, D.C. Understanding Family Limited Partnerships An […]
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Do you need life insurance? A valid question that not too many of us thoughtfully consider. Many employers offer the option to enroll in group life insurance when starting a new job. The process seems pretty straightforward—visit human resources, complete the forms and name a beneficiary. Unfortunately, most people don’t think about life insurance again […]
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You might think that only the wealthy need comprehensive estate and financial plans, but that is not true. Anyone who has a person or cause that they care about and want to provide for upon their death can benefit from estate planning. Your financial and estate planning team can help you not only develop your […]
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A new job is an exciting step in anyone’s life, whether it’s a first after school and summer job at the local water park or a move to become the CEO of a Fortune 500 company. Proper financial and estate planning are important in any stage of life and can help protect the future you’re […]
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No one goes into a marriage planning for a divorce. You and your former spouse may have already created an estate plan. If so, it is important to understand how divorce and remarriage affect your plan. Your Current Estate Plan It is critical to understand how your current estate plan will function if you divorce. […]
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Mark and Leslie have been married for 40 years. They each have retirement accounts they have contributed to faithfully throughout their adult lives. Mark and Leslie have three adult children, and Mark has a child from a previous marriage. Mark has recently passed. What will happen to his retirement account? How can Leslie ensure her […]
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You have spent a lifetime building your retirement accounts. The asset protection they provide from creditors and a financial safety net for the future are benefits that lead all savvy investors to maximize their contributions each year. Do these same benefits carry-over when you pass your retirement account on to your spouse, child, or other […]
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Standalone Retirement Trusts (SRTs) are an option to protect your individual retirement accounts that you may not have considered. One of the major benefits of an IRA, 401k, or other retirement account is, with some exceptions beyond the scope of this article, the money is safely tucked away from most creditors. It is why many […]
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When doing your estate planning, you may choose to have a revocable living trust as the foundation of your estate plan as opposed to a Last Will and Testament. A trust allows you to avoid probate, protect inheritances, and plan for when you can no longer manage your affairs. A revocable living trust is created […]
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Jennifer’s company has had recent layoffs. She is a computer engineer with over three decades of experience. Jennifer recently found a new position and would like to transfer her 401 (K) after switching jobs. She would also like to transfer some of her paper stock ownership in her previous company to her children and donate some […]
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