Tag: Estate Planning
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Should you plan for Generosity? Three Reasons to Build Giving into Your Financial Plan.
For some people, financial generosity or giving can be a sore subject, but for others, it can be all that they talk about. Regardless of someone’s level of generosity, most people would tell you they prefer to be more generous. Even though most people’s “giving plan” is a reactive check when a friend or colleague…
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Should We Set Up a Trust for Tax Purposes? Death, Taxes, and the Trust That Could Solve Both.
Estate Planning is always a difficult but necessary step to complete in your financial plan. Couple that with major tax implications, and you will quickly see why it is important to keep your estate plan updated. Many owners and families often ask whether they need a trust. I have written about trusts before, but mainly…
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Estate Planning for Elderly Parents? How We Can Prepare for Aging Parents.
Aging parents can be an extremely underrated stressor in life. On top of full-time jobs, raising families, and serving in the community, it can feel extra burdensome to care for aging parents. One of the things that could make it worse is not being on the same page with our parents about their finances. While…
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The One Big Beautiful Bill Act. 7 High-Level Updates for Small Business Owners To Know.
Now that President Trump has signed another major tax bill, the rest of America gets to figure out what the bill is actually changing (or not changing). Since the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2017, many temporary provisions were established that were set to expire at the end of 2025. On July 4th,…
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Should Everyone Attempt to Avoid Probate? A Case for More Estate Planning Than Just a Will.
Since the passing of my father, I have thought a lot more about the probate process and whether it is helpful or not. He passed unexpectedly, without a will, and left my sister and me with the responsibility to settle his estate. While I have not had a completely negative experience with the Probate process,…
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Wondering if a Trust Should Inherit Your IRA? Here’s What You Need to Consider.
As an advisor, I have a guilty pleasure of attending “financial events” where I already know most of the content that is presented. Inevitably, there are one or two interesting facts that I did not know (which makes it worth going to). Here is one I heard last month: “Married couples should name their revocable…
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Does My Family Need a Trust? How Business Owners Should Think About Trust and Estate Planning.
What would happen to your business if you weren’t around tomorrow? Does your family have a plan for your wealth if you were gone? The whole domain of trusts and estate planning can feel overwhelming to those with little experience. On the other hand, a Revocable Living Trust is one of many helpful tools for…
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Do We Need a Buy-Sell Agreement? What a Buy-Sell Agreement is and Why it is Important.
When starting a new business, there are a million things to do. Besides the pressing issues like registration, billing, or getting the first few customers, there are also a handful of important but non-urgent items you need to check off. One of which is whether you need to establish a buy-sell agreement with your business…
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Do I Need a Will? Why You May Need a Better Estate Plan.
One of the reasons why money creates stress in people is because they don’t know what will happen in the future. People don’t fully understand how different life changes would impact their finances and whether or not they should worry about it. The concept of an inheritance is older than the Bible, yet the planning…
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How To Create Your Own Financial Plan
What Is a Financial Plan? Financial planning is critical with how important money is in our lives. A reason you may feel stressed financially is largely because you do not have a plan. A Financial Plan forces you to review each aspect of your life and money so you can maximize your impact and reduce…
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