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estate planning

How Does an Inheritance Trust Work

Inheritance trusts take on critical importance in wealth management, particularly for multi-generational families. Read more

How Can I Recession-Proof My Retirement

Stay the course. Don’t overreact. Think long-term. Read more

Why You Need to Include Digital Assets in Your Estate Plan

From Bitcoin to Gmail accounts, the rules governing ownership, storage and transferability of digital assets differ significantly from traditional forms of wealth. Read more

What’s Most Important in Estate Planning

In the next decade, 15% of American adults expect to receive an inheritance, according to the latest findings from the New York Life Wealth Watch survey. However, they’re not all confident they’ll be able to manage the funds. On average, adults who expect to receive an inheritance anticipate receiving $740,000. However, just 42% feel very comfortable handling that new wealth. Read more

Can I Help My Kid Buy a Home

Parents with resources could purchase the property for the child, but that often does not drive the right incentive. How then, do you get the funds to the child in the most responsible and tax-efficient way? Read more

Do I Have to Pay Taxes on Trusts

Trust distributions might be taxable, with the tax liability potentially varying based on factors, such as the type of trust, the kind of distributions and a beneficiary’s tax bracket. Read more

Elder Financial Exploitation More than Doubled Since COVID

While we all hope to age gracefully, we need to prepare for the potential risks of aging as it relates to investing and financial wellbeing. Read more

What if Your Life Insurance Beneficiary Predeceases You

If you have life insurance, you know you were required to pick a single or multiple beneficiaries when you purchased your policy. When you die, the beneficiaries receive the payout from the policy. Read more

Three More Reasons to Have an Estate Plan

Estate planning not only makes things easier for your loved ones if you become incapacitated or when you’re gone, but it also does these three important things. Read more

Should I Add My Pet to Estate Plan

When it comes to pets and estates, there are two main rules to understand. Read more