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Build (Customized) Flexible Estate Planning Strategies In A Constantly Changing Political Landscape

Nerd's Eye View

In recent years, the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) has endured some drastic changes resulting from legislative action that have altered the strategies estate planning professionals have recommended to clients. For instance, prior to the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), "A/B trusts" had become ubiquitous for spousal estate tax planning.

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Live from Heckerling: 2023 Estate and Tax Planning Developments

Wealth Management

What were the significant tax and non-tax issues of last year? Speakers at Heckerling discuss tax planning, estate planning and philanthropy cases.

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Tax Advice Restrictions For Financial Advisors: How To Offer Tax Planning And Remain In Compliance

Nerd's Eye View

Taxes are a central component of financial planning. Almost every financial planning issue – whether it is retirement, investments, cash flow, insurance, or estate planning – has tax considerations, and advisors provide a great deal of value in helping clients minimize their overall tax burden.

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Why Do I Need an Estate Planning Attorney?

Carson Wealth

While there are certainly ways to do estate planning without a lawyer, for most people hiring an estate planning attorney makes the most sense. Estate plans can get complex fast, and even fairly straightforward estates can feel overwhelming if you’re not trained in the area. Do your research.

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Celebrity Estates: King Charles III and How International Heirs Impact Tax Planning

Wealth Management

Prince Harry's decision to live in the United States sheds light on some of the pain points of creating an estate plan with international heirs.

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7 Financial and Tax Planning Optimizations to Complete Before 2023

Harness Wealth

Related article: Tax Benefits of a Donor-Advised Fund. Estate planning. The end of the year is a common time to take stock of your long term estate planning. An example of estate planning to preserve assets for beneficiaries to consider is utilizing a Grantor Retained Annuity Trust (GRAT).

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The Future Of Financial Advice: How Tech and Approaches In 2030 Will Differ From Today

Nerd's Eye View

improves on the previous iterations of planning by involving a more thorough technical analysis of a client's unique situation than it did before and drilling deeper to reveal more planning opportunities to present to clients. Specifically, Financial Advice 3.0