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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
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Smart Ways to Handle an Inheritance
inheritance How you handle an inheritance is key. A bequest could change your life, but don’t quit your day job.
By Sandra Block Last updated
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What to Know Before You Inherit an IRA
Managing the taxes that come with an inherited IRA takes smart planning, especially since the SECURE Act eliminated the 'stretch IRA' game plan for most folks.
By Antwone Harris, MBA, CFP® Published
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How (and Why) to Talk Money at Your Family Dinner Table
Believe it or not, your teenagers want to hear what you have to say about money and your family’s financial decisions. But be willing to listen, too.
By Aditi Javeri Gokhale Published
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Naming Beneficiaries for Inherited IRAs: What You Need to Know
The rules for how to handle an inherited IRA differ depending on the beneficiary, and you should also consider the tax implications of required minimum distributions (RMDs).
By Patrick M. Simasko, J.D. Published