Important Considerations for Beneficiary Designations of Life Insurance Policies
Life insurance is often one of the most important parts of an estate plan. People usually purchase life insurance to prevent their spouse, children, or other dependents from suffering financial hardship if they die unexpectedly.
Read MoreHAVE YOU TAKEN ADVANTAGE OF THE TAX CUTS AND JOBS ACT PLANNING WINDOW?
Like all things, tax laws are constantly changing. Together, we need to respond quickly and strategically to the new developments in the tax law landscape. While you shouldn’t wait to review your estate plan in light of the passing of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), making a knee-jerk reaction is rarely the best course of action, either.
Read MorePLANNING FOR THE FINANCIAL FUTURE OF A TROUBLED ADULT CHILD
Are you concerned about any of your adult children? Estate planning can pose extra challenges for families with adult children struggling with addiction, marital issues, or irresponsibility with money. The last thing you want is for your wealth to end up having a negative impact on your child, or to see them squander their inheritance.
Read More5 THINGS YOUR GRADUATE SHOULD DO BEFORE COLLEGE
May is graduation month. This is a time when many of you are celebrating a child’s academic achievements, and even getting ready to send them off to college. During this hectic time do not overlook important estate planning matters. My own daughter is graduating this month from college. Thankfully she took Mom’s advice. With her being away from home, having these documents in place made emergencies easier to handle.
Read More3 TIPS TO PASS ON FINANCIAL WISDOM TO YOUR BENEFICIARIES
A recent study carried by Ohio University shows that an astonishing 33 percent of all beneficiaries in the US lose their entire inheritance within two years of receiving it. This is either because they don’t know how to properly manage their money, or they misuse their wealth on an unsustainable lifestyle, spelling trouble in future.
Read MoreWILLS AND TRUSTS AND INTESTATE SUCCESSION. OH MY!
Have you wondered whether you have the right estate planning documents in place? Should you have a will or a trust? Do you need an estate plan at all?
Read MoreTHE HEALTHY ESTATE
At the time of this writing President Trump’s proposed tax plan is still uncertain. Along with tax reform, the proposal calls for a complete elimination of the estate tax in 2023 and an increased estate tax exclusion amount beginning January 1, 2018, through 2023. There is also a proposal to eliminate the generation-skipping transfer tax.
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