Inheritance
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IRS Delays IRA RMD Rules Again
Inherited IRAs The IRS has delayed certain required minimum distribution rules. Here’s what the latest change means for some inherited IRA beneficiaries.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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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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Three Ways to Pay Less Taxes to Uncle Sam
Retirees especially could benefit from these tax-efficient strategies that focus on what you leave your heirs and what kind of accounts your money is in.
By Matt D’Amico Published
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Irrevocable Trusts: Less Control Equals More Asset Protection
Balancing the costs and benefits of surrendering control is key when ensuring a trust maker’s assets are properly managed and distributed the way they want.
By Rustin Diehl, JD, LLM Published
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Apple TV+'s 'Loot' Offers Five Lessons for Inheriting Wealth
Season two just ended, and main character Molly (played by Maya Rudolph) has shown us multiple ways that new heirs should and should not be like her.
By Peter J. Klein, CFA®, CAP®, CSRIC®, CRPS® Published
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Worried Your Heirs Will Blow Their Inheritance? Make a Plan
Ensuring that younger generations don’t waste the wealth you’ve worked so hard to build starts with careful estate and tax planning.
By George Pikounis Published
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The Do’s and Don’ts of Inherited IRAs
When you inherit an IRA, you likely have a lot of questions. Do you need to take RMDs? When? How long do you have before the account must be cleaned out?
By Vincent Birardi, CFP®, AIF®, MBA Published
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Three Reasons It May Look Like You Love the IRS More Than Your Family
Consider these strategies to avoid overpaying taxes on your hard-earned money. Your family will thank you for it. (And you’ll thank yourself.)
By Scott Phillips, RIA, LUTCF Published