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Estate Planning Strategies to Consider as Election Nears
Are big changes in tax laws coming soon? Not likely, but you might want to take advantage of higher estate and gift tax exemptions well before the end of 2025.
By David Handler, J.D. Published
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Think of Prenups and Postnups as Financial Planning Tools
These contracts provide a clear framework for asset management and protection and are especially useful if you get married later in life.
By Andrew Hatherley, CDFA®, CRPC® Published
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Check Off These Four Financial Tasks to Finish 2024 Strong
The new year is a popular time to set financial goals, but now is the ideal time to check how you're doing. Four tweaks could make a big difference.
By Daniel Razvi, Esquire Published
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Estate Planning for Millionaires: Teamwork, Trusts and Taxes
Estate planning for millionaires and high-net-worth families is a serious business. Set up your team, paperwork and tax plan to pass down wealth.
By Deborah Yao Published
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Does Your Estate Plan Protect Your Loved Ones From Themselves?
Can your children or other loved ones be trusted to have unfettered control over substantial assets and cash?
By John M. Goralka Published
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How to Protect Your Digital Assets From Estate Tax
Estate planning is critical to ensure heirs don't get hit with millions in estate taxes after you die. You can also protect your digital assets from litigation.
By Jeffrey M. Verdon, Esq. Published
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How to Handle Irrevocable Trust Assets Tax-Efficiently
Irrevocable trusts can be structured so that trust property is either included in the potentially taxable gross estate or removed. What are the pros and cons?
By Rustin Diehl, JD, LLM Published
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Why You Need an Advance Directive
An advance directive defines the medical care you want if you are too ill to make decisions. Every adult needs one.
By Jacob Wolinsky Published
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This Trust Can Protect Your Assets From Long-Term Care Costs
A Medicaid asset protection trust can help ensure your protected assets go to your beneficiaries rather than your long-term care, but it has to be set up properly.
By Joe F. Schmitz Jr., CFP®, ChFC® Published