What’s an Annuity?
“A joint and survivor annuity provides lifetime income payments for an annuity owner and their survivor. You contribute a lump sum of money to the joint and survivor annuity and can usually start receiving income almost immediately.”
Do I Need All Insurance after 65?
“Retirement is when everything changes. Seniors may end up with new schedules, new hobbies, and even new homes. In the midst of all these exciting changes, don’t overlook the mundane: your insurance coverage.”
Can You Keep Your Children from Inheriting Your Money?
“I’ve decided I no longer want to leave my estate to my children. They are ungrateful brats. How can I set things up to give my money to charity when I die?”
How Can I Pass Wealth to My Children and Grandchildren?
“Inherited assets come with benefits, along with some burdens.”
What are Top ‘To-Dos’ in Estate Planning?
“The biggest misconception people have about estate planning is that “they are not that old and can do it later,” say almost half (49%) of advisors in a recent Key Private Bank Advisor Poll on estate planning. Yet, the majority (73%) of advisors say the ideal age to start putting an estate plan in place is before 40—earlier than many people think.”
How Does Step-up Basis Work in an S-Corp?
“My sister, her husband and I own an S Corporation with 25%, 25% and 50% ownership, respectively. The S Corporation invests in rental properties. My brother-in-law passed away earlier this year, so does my sister get a step-up in basis for her husband’s portion?”
What Questions Keep Pre-Retirees Awake at Night?
“Do you have answers for these four questions? Then congratulations and rest easy because you really are ready to retire.”
Can My Heirs Be Handcuffed with an Annuity?
“Lifetime income annuities, like Single Premium Immediate Annuities (SPIAs) and Deferred Income Annuities (DIAs), are irrevocable contracts with no liquidity. You will get all of your money back if structured properly at the time of application, but it will be in payment form.”
What are the Main Estate Planning Blunders to Avoid?
“Maintaining a valid and current estate plan is vitally necessary in order to ensure the efficient and orderly dispersion of assets after a person dies. However, even a small mistake can create huge problems during the settlement process, and in many cases, these errors are impossible for anyone to correct.”
How a Charitable Remainder Trust Works
“A charitable remainder trust can be used to help accomplish numerous financial planning objectives. However, complex legal requirements must be met to secure many of the benefits a CRT offers.”
