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Entrepreneur
August 2004
Scott Bernard Nelson |
Leave It to Them Make sure your family gets what it needs by including a disclaimer provision in your estate plan.   |
The Motley Fool
June 19, 2006
Dan Caplinger |
Should You Trust Your Spouse? A marital trust in your estate plan can protect your whole family. |
Registered Rep.
August 1, 2004
Daniels, Leibell & Prince |
Of Death and Decoupling Due to provisions set to kick in next year, in many states the "credit shelter/marital will" plan may now result in a significant state estate tax, because of a phenomenon known as "decoupling." |
The Motley Fool
June 20, 2006
Dan Caplinger |
When You Say "I Do" in 2 Countries When your spouse isn't a U.S. citizen, marital trusts become more complicated. It's important for couples of mixed citizenship to understand the tax laws of both of their countries to plan well for their families. |
The Motley Fool
May 31, 2006
Dan Caplinger |
Estate Planning: Two's Company Estate planning for couples introduces a new set of challenges. Integrating your estate planning with your partner can help build a road map of your mutual vision for the future. |
Registered Rep.
November 1, 2004
Daniels, Leibell & Prince |
Ado About I Do Here are four steps to a properly planned estate for a client in a nontraditional family. |
AskMen.com
Michael Estrin |
Estate Planning 101 Hands-on information about planning, wills, probate, attorneys, and more. |
The Motley Fool
June 16, 2006
Dan Caplinger |
Bypassing High Estate Taxes Using a bypass trust in your estate plan can create big tax savings. |
CFO
November 1, 2006
Marie Leone |
Passing the Bucks Want to share your nest egg across the generations? A disclaimer gives a surviving spouse the right to play dead so that IRA assets can be transferred to others. |
The Motley Fool
March 23, 2006
David Braze |
Do You Need a Living Trust? It really doesn't pay to forgo the services of a qualified lawyer when dealing with a trust. The savings of a few bucks today may cost your family far more after you're gone. |
Financial Advisor
November 2004
Saul M. Simon |
Keep Clients' Estate Plans On Track The ABCs of estate planning for business owners. |
Entrepreneur
July 2004
Scott Bernard Nelson |
Will Power Build flexibility into your estate plan so heirs can avoid the pitfalls of changing tax laws. |
Financial Advisor
November 2004
Alan Lavine |
Search For Alternatives Crimps Survivorship Sales Despite tax laws that have cut the estate tax bite, survivorship life insurance (SLI) continues as a popular estate planning tool. But it is not the panacea that it was for baby boomers' parents in the late 1980s and 1990s. |
The Motley Fool
January 9, 2007
Dan Caplinger |
Gaining From Community Property Community property has some interesting characteristics. In addition to saving capital-gains taxes, there are some other potential tax savings that can result from owning community property. |
Financial Advisor
January 2012
Gail Liberman |
State Of Affairs Most clients are unaware that state death taxes can take a substantial cut of an inheritance. |
Registered Rep.
March 28, 2012
Lena S. Rizkallah |
TRUSTS & ESTATES: April is National Financial Literacy Month Now more than ever, individuals should become familiar with the financial tools they need to create and follow a budget, manage debt and save for retirement. |
On Wall Street
November 1, 2012
Elizabeth Wine |
10 Biggest Estate Planning Mistakes 10 tips to prevent the missteps that cannot always be repaired after the client s death. |
Financial Planning
September 1, 2012
Ann Marsh |
Family Feud: Review Estate Plans Annually A bitter court dispute between a father and two of his children underscores how vital it is to review estate plans annually including tax provisions. |
Financial Planning
September 1, 2007
Barbara H. Cane |
The Uncertainty Principle How do you advise your clients on estate planning when the rules are constantly changing? |
AskMen.com
Michael Estrin |
Personal Finance: Inheritance 101 Here's a broad overview of the issues you'll face when a relative, friend or even an acquaintance leaves you an inheritance. |
Financial Planning
October 1, 2013
Martin Shenkman |
New Flexibility for Bypass Trusts Revised rules mean bypass trusts can be used to improve the overall tax situation of multiple descendants. |
Financial Planning
October 1, 2005
Donald Jay Korn |
Multinational Planning When clients are U.S. residents but not citizens, estate planning can put couples at a disadvantage. Noncitizens might face the same all-encompassing tax system, but they don't necessarily enjoy all the tax benefits of citizenship, especially when it comes to gift and estate taxes. |
Financial Planning
August 1, 2005
Mitchell Rose |
Estates Gone Awry Financial advisers can play a key role in avoiding common trust mistakes. Whether you are in on the original estate plan or your client already has one, you can help avoid future fiascos by revisiting it regularly. |
Commercial Investment Real Estate
Jan/Feb 2006
Howard Kass |
Splitting Heirs Investors should be aware of how to determine a tenancy-in-common investment's basis, particularly when managing their estates. Careful pre- and post-death estate planning can minimize taxes significantly and facilitate smooth wealth transfer to TIC investment heirs. |
Registered Rep.
November 1, 2004
Kevin McKinley |
The Age Game Whether your clients' estates are under or over the "death-tax" threshold, the following strategies will help ensure your clients' family wishes will be met in the most tax-efficient and cost-effective manner. |
AskMen.com
June 23, 2002
Donald Morrison |
Preparing Your Last Will & Testament The reality is -- like it or not -- that the world will continue to exist without you in it. And seeing as you won't want to give your loved ones the shaft just because you won't be around to enjoy life anymore, perhaps it's time to start making arrangements for your departure. |
Investment Advisor
June 2006
Marlene Y. Satter |
Insurance Update: Back to Basics New products and strategies proliferate in the insurance industry as companies work hard to keep up with modern needs, but advisors should not lose sight of the basic purposes of products that can benefit their clients, even in a changing financial environment. |
The Motley Fool
December 29, 2006
Dan Caplinger |
Make Your Inheritance Count: Part 3 Inheriting money can change your life. Learn how to handle money you receive. |
Financial Planning
May 1, 2011
Donald Jay Korn |
Wedded Bliss The Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Authorization and Job Creation Act of 2010, made dramatic changes to estate taxes. The federal exemption, known as the applicable exclusion amount, was set at $5 million, far above the $3.5 million in effect when the estate tax was last seen, in 2009. |
Registered Rep.
March 1, 2005
Daniels, Leibell & Prince |
Estate of Uncertainty The 2001 tax reform act built uncertainty into the estate-planning process. |
Financial Planning
September 1, 2005
Ed Slott |
New Rule on IRA Disclaimers Your client can pass the benefits of an inherited IRA to a child, even after taking a six-figure distribution. Here's how it works. |
Entrepreneur
June 2004
Joan Szabo |
Estate of Affairs Don't play beneficiary roulette when it comes to your estate plan. Keep the future of your business in mind when making plans for your estate. |
The Motley Fool
May 31, 2006
Dan Caplinger |
Estate Planning: Winding Down As the nest empties for mature adults, estate-planning needs can change yet again. |
The Motley Fool
September 20, 2005 |
Why Estate Planning Matters There are a lot of reasons why you shouldn't ignore estate planning. It's not just a topic for the rich to worry about. Here are some things that estate planning can address. |
The Motley Fool
May 3, 2004 |
Why Estate Planning Matters Neglect estate planning and you may leave your loved ones a lot of headaches, and less money. |
Financial Planning
April 1, 2013
Martin Shenkman |
Time for a New Estate Planning Strategy? Recent tax changes mean that planners may have to rethink the ways they invest clients assets. |
AskMen.com
Dan Carter |
How To Write A Will A last will and testament ensures that your estate will be managed according to your wishes, and will circumvent family squabbles and government intervention in your personal business. |
The Motley Fool
January 18, 2007
Dan Caplinger |
Know Your Marital Rights, Part 2 Marriage brings automatic changes to your financial and estate planning. Careful attention to these issues is required in order to make sure that everything works the way that you and your spouse want. |
The Motley Fool
August 11, 2006
Dan Caplinger |
Pension Reform and You A new law will change the way you save for retirement. Assuming that the act is signed into law, the Pension Protection Act of 2006 will provide savers with more options and greater assurance than the current set of incentives. |
The Motley Fool
December 15, 2006
Roy Lewis |
A Holiday Gift for Taxpayers Congress has some seasonal tax goodies for you. Here are the highlights. |
Financial Planning
January 1, 2009
Ed Slott |
Is Bigger Better? No matter what state you live in, now is the time to review your clients' estate plans to make sure they take the increased 2009 exemption levels into account. |
The Motley Fool
November 16, 2006
Dan Caplinger |
Second Marriages With Kids: Part 2 Second marriages, and the possible resulting family structure -- with stepchildren potentially on both sides of the family with half-siblings in the middle -- can wreak havoc on conventional financial and estate planning. |
Financial Planning
June 1, 2012
Martin Shenkman |
Estate-Tax Minefield The rest of this year promises to be very challenging for planners with wealthy clients. The federal exemptions on gift and estate taxes currently stand at $5.12 million, but they are scheduled to drop to $1 million in 2013 unless lawmakers act. |
The Motley Fool
November 16, 2006
Dan Caplinger |
Second Marriages With Kids: Part 1 When it comes to finances and estate planning, few situations present more difficult challenges than second marriages. |
Inc.
December 1, 2000
Jill Andresky Fraser |
Estate Planning Despite a presidential veto, the "death tax" is still a hot political issue. What's a small-business person to do? |
PC Magazine
May 4, 2004
Carol Ellison |
Legal Aid CD-based advice can cut your legal costs to a fraction of what you would pay if you walked into a law office cold. |
Financial Planning
September 1, 2005
Lynn S. Clarke |
Good Reads Basic books about estate planning can help clients ask the right questions. Here are three to suggest. The Complete Book of Wills, Estates & Trusts by Alexander A. Bove Jr., second edition... The American Bar Association Guide to Wills & Estates, second edition... etc. |
Financial Planning
January 1, 2006
Sheryl Garrett |
A Plan for One The unique financial needs and vulnerabilities of unmarried clients demand special sensitivity -- and an early start on later-life financial planning. |
Investment Advisor
May 2008
Lewis Schiff |
Death and Taxes Respect No Borders For global families, advanced planning teams look for global solutions |
Investment Advisor
March 2007
Tere D'Amato |
Rich Spouse, Poor Spouse New estate planning techniques may help your financial advisory clients tackle common problems. As with all estate planning, the guidance of an experienced estate planning attorney is key. |
