Estate Planning

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Life Insurance Satisfaction Surges During Pandemic Year, Survey Says

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Customer satisfaction with life insurance has historically declined, but that may be changing.

Encourage Clients To Have 'The Money Talk' With Their Adult Children

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A conversation between the generations about money and wealth can help resolve many underlying issues.

Democrats Look For Tax Options If They Have To Ditch Rate Hikes

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In lieu of tax hikes, Democrats are considering increased federal oversight of Americans' financial lives.

Manchin Casts Doubt On Oct. 31 Deadline To Act On Biden Plan

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The plan could dramatically rewrite tax rules for wealthy Americans and businesses.

New Proposal Threatens Grantor Trust Tax Breaks

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The Build Back Better Act could increase estate and income taxes on grantor trusts, a tax expert says.

What To Do When Senior Clients Refuse To Cooperate

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The best course of action is creating a plan to discuss health and quality of life situations when everyone is well.

Second Marriages Give Women Financial Empowerment, Advisor Says

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Advisor Paula Mogan explains why remarriage can be an important step in the financial lives of women.

Covid Forcing Wealthy To Speed Up Business Succession Plans, Retirement

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Research by Clarfeld also found that the next generation has become more open to taking over the family business.

Ed Slott Urges Advisors To Act Before Tax Hammer Strikes

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It's better to plan now in case recently unveiled tax proposals become law before year's end, the consultant said.

Top Democrat Says Biden Inheritance-Tax Plan Short Of Votes

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President Biden wants to end the step-up in basis tax break for inheritors of large estates.

An Expensive Surprise For Rich Heirs Lurks Inside The Democrats' Tax Plan

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Democrats target grantor trusts the rich use to pass on fortunes tax free.

The Latest Tax-Avoidance Trick Probably Isn't For The Merely Affluent

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Private placement life insurance policies are too risky and expensive for people who are merely prosperous.

What To Do When Senior Clients Refuse To Cooperate

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The best course of action is creating a plan to discuss health and quality of life situations when everyone is well.

Failure To Designate Beneficiaries Can Sabotage Estate Plans

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Clients are often lazy about updating their beneficiary designations, advisors say.

Smart Ways To Move Clients' Assets To A Tax-Free World

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Here are three strategies to move clients' assets beyond the reach of the IRS.

Delaying Retirement Income No Longer Makes Sense, Ed Slott Says

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Under new rules, clients should be taking taxable income or distributions sooner rather than later, he said.

Surviving Spouses Pose Tricky Relationships For Advisors

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Surviving spouses sometimes fall into the trap of believing their finances are already in order.

Six Scenarios Where Foundations Outshine Donor-Advised Funds

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Sometimes, foundations provide philanthropists with abilities that are impossible with DAFs.

Michael Jackson's Estate And The Challenge Of Valuing Intangible Assets

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The estate recently won a major victory against the Internal Revenue Service.

Bracing For Biden

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The game begins and the plot thickens.

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