Is 2021 the Year to Gift?
It should come as little surprise that Congress seeks ways to generate revenue given current spending levels. So what has been proposed and how might it affect high net worth estate and gift planning?
Understanding the Role of Cognitive Bias and Economic Bubbles
Lately, there have been several stories regarding the possibility that the U.S. economy is in a stock market bubble. It seems whenever there are extended time periods with high growth, the word bubble appears and investors start to become uneasy. So, what are bubbles and should we be concerned with them?
Managing Those Physical Stocks in Your Safety Deposit Box
Taking steps now to transfer your physical stock to electronic will take a considerable burden off of your executor. Plus, if you are able to transfer your physical stock while you are alive, you may also be able to retitle said stock and avoid probate.
Navigating “Per Stirpes” Election for Beneficiary Designations
What happens if any of your primary or contingent beneficiaries pass away before you? If your intent is to leave behind a legacy for that particular beneficiary’s heirs, adding the Per Stirpes designation may be advantageous.
Open Enrollment: Making the Most of Employee Benefits
Open Enrollment season is upon us, and for many employees, it is time to enroll in company benefits for the upcoming year.
SECURE Act: Potential Implications to Naming Your Trust as Retirement Beneficiary
Since the SECURE Act passed in December of 2019, several clients have reached out regarding the so-called “10 Year Rule” which stipulates all retirement assets must be distributed to certain beneficiaries within 10 years of the client’s passing.
Whitepaper | Donor-Advised Funds: Giving with a Tax Advantage
If you donate to charitable organizations, you might want to consider establishing a donor-advised fund. A donor-advised fund is a charitable tax-saving tool that enables you to maintain a certain level of control over how funds are distributed while receiving immediate tax benefits.
IRS Allows the Ability to Rollover Required Minimum Distributions in 2020
On Tuesday, June 23, 2020, the IRS issued a notice clarifying the recent waiver of required minimum distributions (RMD) from retirement plans in 2020.
What Can Plan Sponsors Do Now to Free Up Cash?
Even when the economy isn’t closed due to a pandemic, many employers find meeting their contribution obligations to their employer-sponsored retirement plans a challenge to honor.
How Can Plan Sponsors Help Participants During the COVID-19 Crisis?
Unless you own or operate a financial services company, giving out financial advice is probably way outside the scope of your usual responsibilities.