Darrow Wealth Management

JANUARY 16, 2025

A step-up in basis is a tax advantage for individuals who inherit stocks or other assets, like a home. Understanding step-up in basis at death If youve received an inheritance you may have questions about the tax treatment of certain assets. This increases the tax basis, which determines capital gains or losses when the asset is sold.

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Carson Wealth

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Your personal preferences and the potential good your bequests can do are factors to think about in your estate planning. What Is Estate Equalization? Basically, estate equalization is the process of helping ensure fairness in your estate plan, whether that means leaving all your primary heirs the same bequests or not.

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

MARCH 14, 2025

As a Christian, your estate plan should represent your dedication to financial stewardship according to Scripture. W hat important factors should Christians consider when estate planning? W hat important factors should Christians consider when estate planning?

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Abnormal Returns

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Podcasts Christine Benz talks 2025 taxes with Ed Slott author of "The Retirement Savings Time Bomb Ticks Louder." apolloacademy.com) Taxes Some things to know about doing a QCD. tonyisola.com) How to get more money into a 529 account. humbledollar.com) Lessons learned from Warren Buffett's approach to estate planning.

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Abnormal Returns

JUNE 5, 2024

humbledollar.com) Gold is not taxed like stocks and bonds. ofdollarsanddata.com) How to superfund a 529 account. beyond-wealth.com) How estate planning for blended families can go wrong. (humansvsretirement.com) Jonathan Clements and Peter Mallouk talk about the challenges of raising money savvy children.

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Carson Wealth

DECEMBER 17, 2024

By Brady Marlow, CFP, AEP, CAP, CPWA, CExP , Director, Carson Private Client Wealth Strategy Although most people focus first on loved ones in developing their estate plan, you may also want your legacy to include continuing support of issues and organizations youre passionate about. million per individual for 2024.

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MainStreet Financial Planning

JANUARY 23, 2025

Freezing your credit is an effective way to protect against identity theft and unauthorized access to your financial accounts. Verify that the information is accurate and that all your credit cards, store accounts, and loans are properly listed. For 2024, the maximum taxable earnings subject to Social Security tax is $168,600.

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Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 31, 2024

Under the new law, non-spouse beneficiaries (with few exceptions) must now withdraw the entirety of an inherited IRA within 10 years of the account owner's passing rather than over their own lifetimes. This shift has led financial advisors to explore new strategies for mitigating the resulting tax-planning challenges.

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Nerd's Eye View

AUGUST 9, 2024

Also in industry news this week: With a potential SEC regulation requiring RIAs to engage in enhanced "know your customer" practices under consideration, the Investment Adviser Association is arguing for a more tailored approach to identifying risky clients and a longer implementation period to relieve the potential burden on RIAs The SEC is investigating (..)

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Abnormal Returns

AUGUST 23, 2023

(papers.ssrn.com) How 529 plan accounts are treated in a divorce. marketwatch.com) Estate planning Estate planning is about showing our love for our families. wealthfoundme.com) More families are at risk from estate taxes looking out into 2025 and beyond.

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Abnormal Returns

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

awealthofcommonsense.com) Why you should keep track of the tax basis of your house. morningstar.com) A first-hand account of the case for hiring a tax preparer. marketwatch.com) Why your estate plan should include this letter. morningstar.com) Home ownership House ownership isn't for everyone.

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Integrity Financial Planning

AUGUST 28, 2022

Understand the basics first, and then create an estate plan. Wills and trusts are both important estate planning tools with important differences. Many people may not know that their will does not control who inherits all of their assets, such as retirement accounts, life insurance, and annuities.

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Harness Wealth

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

As the year comes to a close, now is the time to review potential financial moves to help minimize your tax burden heading into 2025. Proactive year-end tax planning can lead to significant savings and set you up for financial success in the new year. Find your next tax advisor at Harness today. Starting at $2,500.

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Your Richest Life

AUGUST 11, 2023

Your estate plan is the comprehensive guide to your wealth and property when you pass away or become incapacitated physically or mentally. it’s important that you update your estate plan to reflect those changes. As a physician, there are a few other areas to pay attention to when you’re working on your estate plan.

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Carson Wealth

MAY 23, 2024

One of the most important decisions you’ll make when designing your estate plan is who to name in the various fiduciary roles: trustee, personal representative, executor and agent. The post Choosing the Right Trustee for Your Estate Plan appeared first on Carson Wealth. In many ways, it is like a full-time job.

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Abnormal Returns

MAY 8, 2023

(thinkadvisor.com) The latest in advisortech news from April including the SEC's scrutiny of tax-loss harvesting systems. kitces.com) Practice management Why succession planning is important to firm owners whether they plan to sell or not. kitces.com) Advisers Some evidence that couple should maintain joint checking accounts.

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Nerd's Eye View

JUNE 21, 2024

million in assets to both retire and pass on a legacy interest (though many have yet to establish an estate plan), according to a recent survey. Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" – this week's edition kicks off with the news that affluent Americans believe they need an average of $5.5

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Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Orion (re-)partners with Apex Clearing with an integrated financial-planning-and-digital-account-opening experience for younger clients with smaller accounts.

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Nerd's Eye View

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Welcome to the October 2024 issue of the Latest News in Financial #AdvisorTech – where we look at the big news, announcements, and underlying trends and developments that are emerging in the world of technology solutions for financial advisors!

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Dear Mr. Market

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Three to six months worth of expenses tucked away in a high-yield savings account. Optimize Tax Strategies Its not what you makeits what you keep. Meet with your tax advisor to discuss harvesting tax losses, Roth conversions, and charitable contributions that might save you money. A good rule of thumb?

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Integrity Financial Planning

MAY 23, 2023

An estate plan is a legal document that outlines a person’s wishes for the distribution of their assets and property after their death. It is essential to create an estate plan to ensure that your family and loved ones are taken care of in the event of your passing. Contact us today to get started!

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James Hendries

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Basic estate planning is something that everyone should do, regardless of your age, marital status, the value of your assets, and if you’re a parent or not. This statistic illustrates that more Americans should consider estate planning to help ensure their assets transfer quickly to their heirs. Gallop, May 2021.

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Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Which means that by taking into account a client's net worth, realistic liability risks, and level of sophistication, advisors can help assess what types of strategies may be appropriate for the client to explore. For instance, qualified plan assets (e.g., tenancy by the entireties and community property).

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Carson Wealth

OCTOBER 25, 2023

If your net worth plus the death benefit of life insurance policies you own exceeds $13 million, putting your assets in specific types of trusts can be helpful for federal estate tax issues. But for most Americans, federal estate taxes will not be a major concern. This is especially true when you have a blended family.

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Harness Wealth

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

However, unlike stocks and bonds, alternative investments, or alts as theyre commonly known, have unique tax treatments and complex reporting requirements that investors should carefully consider before investing. Well also go into some potential strategies to optimize tax efficiency. How Are Alternative Investments Taxed?

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Harness Wealth

JULY 29, 2024

In this guest post, Harness Tax Advisory Council member, Griffin Bridgers, J.D., covers some of the top estate planning trends that tax advisors should be tracking during the second half of 2024. However, awareness is key, both for clients and advisors. citizens and residents.

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Nerd's Eye View

JULY 3, 2023

From there, the latest highlights also feature a number of other interesting advisor technology announcements, including: All-in-one software platform Blueleaf has launched a new “aggregation-as-a-service” solution, promising better client data aggregation capabilities than existing solutions by automating the process of weaving multiple (..)

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Nerd's Eye View

JUNE 7, 2024

Also in industry news this week: Backers announced the new Texas Stock Exchange, which seeks to provide companies with a lower-cost alternative to the NYSE and Nasdaq, which, if successful, could create a more competitive landscape and potentially better execution and reduced trading costs for financial advisors and their clients The American College (..)

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Darrow Wealth Management

JULY 1, 2024

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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Zajac Group

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

One of the most important aspects of developing a thorough estate plan is tax planning, as this has the potential to diminish the impact of your gifts and your loved ones’ inheritances. Let’s take a look at the tax impact and other considerations of each. million before triggering federal estate taxes).

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Carson Wealth

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Estate planning touches two critical aspects of our lives: It can direct the distribution of property while providing a structure of guardianship and care for ourselves as well as those we love and care for. But many people feel like estate planning happens when you’re older, and that’s a misconception.

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Carson Wealth

OCTOBER 5, 2023

The foundation of your estate plan is a Last Will and Testament. Planning can tackle everything from beneficiary designations and estate tax to life insurance and planning for potential probate. It’s important to find an attorney who specializes in estate planning. What Is a Will?

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Fortune Financial

JULY 28, 2022

When you are presented with the option to distribute your assets, you will have the choice to roll them into an IRA or place the stock into a taxable account and then roll the remaining assets into an IRA or 401(k). In addition, shares of employer securities for the NUA must be moved in-kind to a taxable brokerage account.

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Darrow Wealth Management

MAY 6, 2024

Checklist for executors of their parent’s estate Get organized Where are the original estate planning documents located? Who is the attorney who drafted the estate plan? Inform them of your parents passing and discuss options for support in settling the estate. Consult your attorney to find out.

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eMoney Advisor

MARCH 7, 2023

Fortunately, financial professionals have tools and wealth transfer strategies that can help couples be intentional about the use of their assets in an estate plan. Why Focus on Estate Planning for Blended Families A thoughtful plan and good communication can go a long way in heading off conflict in large families.

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Integrity Financial Planning

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

We’re coming up on the end of the year, and while it’s a time to take a break and enjoy the holiday season, it’s also a good time to consider tax strategies that may benefit you. Gift Tax Exemptions Each year, you can give up to $17,000 to any number of people tax-free.

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eMoney Advisor

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

And if they’re unprepared—or worse, if the family estate planning strategies are less than buttoned up—how will that affect your practice down the line? The Softer Side of Finance While it may seem easier to use structural solutions to control the transfer of client assets (think trusts, 529 accounts, etc.), Caregiving.

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