Estate Planning

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For Family Wealth Conversations, Focus On The Why

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There are several ways to help clients who are struggling with how to include their children in the planning process.

Younger Generations Unprepared For Wealth Transfer, NY Life Says

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A company survey found inheritors are anxious about the money they're about to get.

Retirees Torn Over When To Surrender Control Of Assets, Vanguard Finds

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With many retirees dealing with cognitive decline, the issue is rising in importance, according to a company study.

CAPTRUST Acquires Texas Firm With $710M In Assets

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Omega Wealth Partners adds to Raleigh, N.C.-based CAPTRUST's growing presence in Texas.

Keeping The Peace--Planning For Cherished Or Valuable Personal Possessions

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Here are some important considerations to help clients avoid or at least minimize conflict over personal property.

Finra Suspends Wells Fargo Broker For Naming Friend As Client's Beneficiary

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Mark Allen Brewer took the action after Wells Fargo denied a request for his designation as beneficiary, Finra said.

Florida Firm With $1.24B Joins Commonwealth Independent Network

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Aegis Consulting is led by two advisors who spent the bulk of their careers at Lincoln Financial Advisors.

Swapping Assets Can Be Tax-Friendly Move For Some Trusts

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IRS rules allow grantors to swap trust assets to attain better tax treatment.

Accounting For Taxes In Special Needs Planning

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ABLE accounts provide the flexibility to access funds as needed, advisors say.

How To Prepare Clients Now For Looming Estate Tax Changes

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Financial advisors must prepare for any tax law changes or possibilities that could impact their clients' financial legacy.

Ric Edelman: Tech Could Wreck Annuity, Insurance Income

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Edelman said there are two demographic forces straining the wealth management industry: fewer advisors and more clients.

Estate Planning Strategies For Gen Z Beneficiaries

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Consider the characteristics of the younger generations to ensure clients' estate planning goals are met.

Why Women Should Not Ignore Prenups And Postnups

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Women out of the workforce might still need the protection of these agreements later.

Parents Drain Retirement Funds To Support Adult Children

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Nearly 70% of parents with kids 18 or older say they've sacrificed their own finances to help them.

Wealthy Clients Better Plan For Election-Time Changes To TCJA

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Many provisions are set to expire at the end of 2025, and their extension may depend on the 2024 elections.

Estate Planning During A Time Of Economic Uncertainty

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Bank of America wealth managers offer advice on how to adjust estate plans for the current economic environment.

Business Owners In The Crosshairs--No Hiding From Intrusive New Registry

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The Corporate Transparency Act may abolish the right to privacy for 32 million small business owners.

Wealthy N.Y.C. Family Feuds Over $258 Million Madison Avenue Sale

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All of the parties are bold-faced names in Northeastern social and cultural circles.

Financial Planning For Couples Who Totally Disagree

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When a couple's attitude toward their money differ, financial plans often fail. There are ways to restore unity and save the plan.

Spy Balloon Over Heckerling

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Our correspondent sends dispatches from the Heckerling 2023 estate planning conference

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