With advances in medical technology, it’s increasingly possible to live a long and active life. Experts in longevity planning use advanced medical testing to create
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Changes to Estate and Income Tax Now Effective in the Garden State
Recently effective legislation in New Jersey adjusts the amount of retirement income excluded from the state's income tax, doubling that amount to $40,000. An increase
Time to Review your Financial Planning
Business Insider’s recent article, “A financial adviser shares a 5-step checklist to complete before the end of 2016,” notes that many folks spend more time
Happy Belated 100th Birthday, Estate Tax!
Both President-Elect Trump and the Republicans in the House of Representatives have proposed to end the estate tax. Started in 1916, the tax was first
Let’s Keep an Easy New Year’s Resolution
We all take some time at the end of the year to reflect. As you consider 2016, you can certainly agree that the year had
Gifting Can Be a Smart Estate Planning Tool
As CBS Boston explains in “Our Families: Giving It Away,” your federal estate tax exemption, or the amount you can give away tax free when
Great Info on GRATs
A GRAT is a trust that is typically created by a grantor who transfers assets, like stock or closely-held business interests, to the GRAT for
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
Start Year-End Planning Now
While considering your long-term investment goals, meet with your team of professional advisors to look at any issues or changes that could impact your typical
Is a Living Trust Right for You?
A living trust is a legal document that holds title to your assets for your benefit (and likely with you as the trustee) while you're
Things to Think About When You Move to a Different State
“Whether your company has decided to move its headquarters or operations to a new state or asked you to move to a different office location,
Review Your Tax Returns for Ideas on Improving Your Finances
You can use the details on Form 1040 to spark discussions about much more than tax planning with your estate planning attorney, says CNBC, in