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Five Estate Planning Steps From a Wealth Adviser to Protect Your Family
An estate plan that covers everything from guardianship to digital assets and taxes — and is discussed openly — will give you and your family peace of mind.
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I'm a Financial Planner: Here Are Five Lesser-Known Ways to Avoid Estate Tax
The clock is ticking on the estate and gift tax provisions in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, so the sooner you act on removing assets from your estate, the better.
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Gift Like Buffet: Three Financial Gifts for Your Kids and Grandkids
Warren Buffet used to give his family cash for Christmas. After learning they neither saved nor invested it, he gave them something more practical.
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A $1 Billion Divorce: What You Can Learn From It
An estate planning attorney notes that an oil executive’s billion-dollar divorce could have turned out very differently if the couple had a premarital agreement and the executive had used asset protection trusts.
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How to Get Your Finances Back on Track After a Divorce
Taking charge of your money after a divorce will feel daunting, especially when you're faced with a lower income. The key is tackling your to-do list in stages.
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Holding Wealth: Why Retirees Shouldn't Focus on Leaving an Inheritance
From funding a college education to paying for long-term care or simply treating your family, there are plenty of reasons to use your hard-earned wealth now.
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Social Security Strategies for High-Net-Worth People
People who don't 'need' their Social Security may consider using their benefits to manage estate taxes and long-term care expenses.
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The 2025 Estate Tax Exemption
Estate Tax The IRS just increased the exemption as we enter what could be the final year of TCJA.
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Have You Reviewed Your 401(k) Beneficiary Designations Lately?
If you've had any life changes — marriage, divorce, a new baby or retirement — you might want to make sure your beneficiaries are in order.
