President Biden's plan to eliminate the stepped-up cost basis of inherited assets could impact the wealthy, along with less-wealthy small businesses and family farms.
The split after 27 years of marriage could have a profound impact on the couple's foundation and family office.
The college savings plans can now be used as a tool to lower the size of wealthy clients' estates.
Pursue smart asset location strategies to help clients make the most of their estate planning.
It's important what we tell our spouses about our plans and how we control our media intake.
Two-thirds of households with more than $25 million in 2020 attributed their wealth to inheritance, a new study says.
Democrats and Republicans are laying down markers while sounding out bipartisan approaches to Biden's $2.25 trillion plan.
The wealthiest households now hold $1 trillion to $1.5 trillion in unrealized capital gains on equities.
The details of proposed rules may matter far more than whatever top marginal tax rate Congress finally agrees on.
Biden's plan will also include a top individual tax rate of 39.6% for those making at least $400,000.
Money problems often beset widows and widowers who aren't used to handling their household finances.
An IRS publication erroneously suggests minimum distributions are required for inherited IRAs, two tax specialists said.
Advisors are expecting the Biden administration to possibly lower the estate tax exemption.
Actions can be taken now for a more tax-efficient future, explained Tiedemann's Steve Aucamp.
The last few decades of case law for estates have seen the emergence of the “de facto” fiduciary.
The step up in cost basis at death and other capital gains tax exclusions could be eliminated.
Pursue smart asset location strategies to help clients make the most of their estate planning.
Crypto-assets should be documented in estate plans.
The trusts are delving into still-niche corners of the cryptocurrency universe.
Possible regulatory changes would complement the priorities President Joe Biden campaigned on.