Some people have a somewhat unique estate planning challenge: they’re childless and not sure what should happen to the assets they leave behind or whom
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Review These Retirement Planning Criteria
Stock Investor’s recent article, “6 Retirement Estate Planning Criteria You Must Address,” says every retiree’s investment objective should address these six criteria: Minimum required yield.
Here’s What an Estate Plan Can Do for You
"It’s common for people to consider how they will eventually like their assets to be distributed among loved ones and ministry organizations. But perhaps you
Learn More about Deferred Charitable Gift Annuities
“For those who would like to leave a legacy and include a gift to charity in their estate plan, a Deferred Charitable Gift Annuity is
How is Life Insurance Taxed in an Estate?
“Life insurance can pass to your heirs free of tax, if you name the right beneficiary.”
Making That First RMD
If you turned 70½ last year but did not take the required minimum distribution (RMD) from your IRA, then you had until April 1 of
Michigan State Grad and Employee Gives Back through Estate Planning
Valarie Montgomery may have retired from overseeing Michigan State’s financial operations, but she used her estate plan with her husband Mark to leave a legacy
Mary Tyler Moore’s Money Savvy Results in Big Contributions to Her Favorite Charities
When actress Mary Tyler Moore was told she had diabetes, her doctors gave her a 50-50 shot at living another 35 years. A recent Trust
Steps to Take When a Loved One Dies
WXYZ Detroit’s recent article, “Tips you need to know to take a loved one’s estate through probate,” explains that within 42 days of the death,
Are You Ready to Take Your RMDs (Required Minimum Distributions)?
Kiplinger’s recent article, “FAQs About Required Minimum Distributions for Retirement Accounts,” contains some practical advice to help you comply with IRS requirements. For example, if
Kentucky Dental Grad Gives Back with Scholarship in Estate Plan
November is National Philanthropy Month. It’s a time when the University of Kentucky can show its gratitude to those generous donors who are important contributors
Report on Billionaires Shows Next Gen Have Different Plans for Inheritance
A recent Billionaires Report by UBS and PwC shows that the unprecedented wealth creation that has occurred in the past 20 years is going to