Whom should you name as the beneficiary of your IRA or Qualified Plan? Sometimes, it can be best to name a trust for your intended beneficiary. Read on to see the protections a trust can offer that a direct designation of the individual would not.Naming a Trust as Beneficiary of an IRA … [Read more...]
6 Important Estate Planning Considerations – Part 6: Taxes
An estate plan considers many important aspects. We wrap up our six part series with a critical aspect to consider -- the impact of taxes. This article examines some of the many ways consideration of taxes might impact an estate plan.6 Important Estate Planning Considerations – Part 6: Taxes … [Read more...]
Age-Related Retirement Milestones
Retirement takes planning. This article includes milestone ages, such as when you must begin taking distributions from retirement plans. The article also includes links to resources which will be helpful in your retirement planning process.Age-Related Retirement Milestones … [Read more...]
6 Important Estate Planning Considerations – Part 5: Retirement Assets
Let's continue our six part series on important things to consider as you design an estate plan. Retirement assets may be a very large part of a person’s estate at death. It’s important to consider the income tax ramifications of naming a beneficiary, as well as protecting those assets for the beneficiaries. This article considers some of these issues.6 Important Estate Planning Considerations – Part 5: Retirement Assets … [Read more...]
