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Utilizing Swap Powers In Irrevocable Trusts To Add Flexibility And Income Tax Efficiency

Nerd's Eye View

Irrevocable trusts lie at the heart of a variety of estate planning strategies, as gifts to irrevocable trusts can allow for the transfer of assets outside of an owner’s estate for estate tax purposes with more structure than an outright gift. the assets' original owner).

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (March 25-26)

Nerd's Eye View

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week’s edition kicks off with the news that the CFP Board of Standards launched its 1st ad campaign, dubbed "It’s Gotta Be A CFP", following its transition to a 501(c)(6) organization. Read More.

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Announcing IAR CE From Kitces And The Mid-Year State Of The Blog

Nerd's Eye View

Which is relevant already in 2022 for any advisors who are registered in one of the 3 states (as their home state, or simply a state in which they have more than the de minimis number of clients) that has already rolled out the IAR CE obligation – Maryland, Mississippi, and Vermont – and will be relevant for far more advisors in the years (..)

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What (Really) Makes Advisors More Productive And The Third Kitces Research Study On Advisor Productivity

Nerd's Eye View

2022 marks the 50 th anniversary of the enrollment of students into the first Certified Financial Planner (CFP) course, and in the years since then, financial planning (and the process of creating a financial plan) has changed extensively.

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Estate Planning Strategy: Leveraging CFP® Certification Expertise

International College of Financial Planning

The Imperative of Estate Planning: Not Just for the Affluent Often, there’s a prevailing misconception that estate planning is a luxury reserved for the wealthy elite. Real estate planning is a crucial undertaking that every adult and family should prioritize.

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How to Find a Fiduciary Financial Advisor

Darrow Wealth Management

In 2019, the CFP board announced CFP® professionals must adhere to a fiduciary duty when providing investment advice. It’s important to note that the CFP Board’s fiduciary standard is business-model neutral as described below. You can search for CFP® professionals here.

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Major Tax Changes Are Coming in 2026. Are You Ready?

Darrow Wealth Management

The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) brought sweeping changes to the tax code, impacting every taxpayer and business owner. Here’s a summary of the major tax law changes coming in 2026 and some steps individuals and business owners can take to prepare. For some, this may lead to more taxes paid on capital gains.

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