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What is a Stepped Up Basis? Cost Basis of Inherited Stock and Other Assets

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At a high level, if the asset is part of the decedent’s estate it’s typically eligible for a step-up. This can get very tricky so it’s important to work with the estate planning attorney settling the estate. Assets that bypass the estate through a trust or another mechanism are usually not eligible.

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Adviser links: the RMD mentality

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Podcasts Michael Kitces talks divorce planning with Michelle Klisanich who is a Wealth Advisor for Financially Wise Divorce. kitces.com) Matt Zeigler talks with Wade Pfau about managing sequence of returns risk in retirement. youtube.com) Ted Seides talks with Jeff Assaf who is the founder and CIO of ICG Advisors.

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How to Find a Fiduciary Financial Advisor

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Looking to find fiduciary financial advisors and wealth managers? Only fiduciary advisors are legally bound to act in your best interest at all times. Here are five ways you can find a full-time fiduciary financial advisor. What is a fiduciary advisor?

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6 Ways to Manage Concentrated Stock Positions

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Work with a wealth advisor to discuss your financial goals and individual risk tolerances. Taking profits is a key part of managing concentrated stock positions. In this case, you can speak with your estate planning attorney about gifting stock to family outright during your life (perhaps someone in a lower tax bracket!)

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Estate Planning: 2024 Trends for Tax Professionals to Watch

Harness Wealth

covers some of the top estate planning trends that tax advisors should be tracking during the second half of 2024. Now that the mid-point of 2024 has passed, we are faced with an environment where little has changed with respect to the wait-and-see posture of estate and wealth transfer planning.

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2 Key Benefits of Living Trusts

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This article is a high-level overview of the various estate planning techniques and considerations when using revocable living trusts from the perspective of a wealth advisor (e.g. The US has 50 states – each with their own tax laws and estate planning opportunities. non-attorney).

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Managing Sudden Wealth

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There are many different types of sudden wealth events, for example: Receiving an inheritance Stock options or equity compensation Sale of a business Winning the lottery Asset division in a divorce Proceeds from a lawsuit Professional athletes (signing bonus, performance, sponsorships, etc.)