Beneficiary Designation Series: Naming a Charity
Many people wish to benefit charities at death. The reasons for benefiting a charity are numerous, and include: a general desire to benefit the charity; a desire to minimize taxes; or the absence of other family relations...Beneficiary Designation Series: Old vs. Young Beneficiaries for your IRA?
Usually, people do not consider age as a factor when choosing their retirement plan beneficiaries. However, the age of a the beneficiary will likely have a dramatic impact on the amount of wealth ultimately received,...When Is It Time to “Service” Your Estate Plan?
If you own a car, then you know it requires regular servicing in order to perform well and be reliable. More than likely, your car came with a recommended schedule for service, based on how many miles it has been driven. After a certain number of miles, you need to...Get Ready for These Five New Taxes on January 1, 2013
Now that the health care law has been declared constitutional, several significant provisions will become effective on January 1, 2013Tax #1: 3.8% Surtax on Investment Income This new tax will be levied on net investment income if modified adjusted gross income is...
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