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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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Adviser links: the RMD mentality

Abnormal Returns

Podcasts Michael Kitces talks divorce planning with Michelle Klisanich who is a Wealth Advisor for Financially Wise Divorce. youtube.com) Ted Seides talks with Jeff Assaf who is the founder and CIO of ICG Advisors. kitces.com) Taxes Following the RMD rules for inherited IRAs may not be optimal. forbes.com)

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6 Ways to Manage Concentrated Stock Positions

Darrow Wealth Management

Charitable Contributions: Donating appreciated stock to charity while reducing capital gains tax. Work with a wealth advisor to discuss your financial goals and individual risk tolerances. But if you’re looking to reduce capital gains tax, this strategy won’t help. Finally, options are complex instruments.

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New Year, New Wealth: A Guide to Financial Resolutions for 2025

Zoe Financial

Plan Your Tax Strategy Work with a financial advisor to optimize your tax situation. This could include leveraging tax-advantaged accounts, maximizing deductions, or planning for capital gains. Update Your Estate Plan Help ensure your legacy is protected by maintaining an up-to-date estate plan.

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Your Essential Estate Plan Toolkit: Optional Estate Planning Documents

Pacifica Wealth

Optional estate planning documents are generally not legally binding documents. . Their purpose has little or nothing to do with the transfer of assets and do not effect estate tax. Optional estate documents focus on values, lessons, and legacy issues. 1) Organ donor. available now on Amazon.

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9 Year-End Planning Tips from a Wealth Planner

Carson Wealth

That must mean it’s time to roll up my sleeves and get to work on year-end financial planning – with an emphasis on 2023 income tax. One consideration this year is that we’re two years from the expiration of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TJCA). AGI impacts multiple other tax considerations.

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How to Find a Fiduciary Financial Advisor

Darrow Wealth Management

How to find a fiduciary financial advisor Here are 5 ways to find a financial planner who will work in your best interests. If you’re working with a CPA for your taxes or have an estate planning attorney, consider asking them for a recommendation also.