Estate Planning
News, insights and expert analysis on estate planning from the team at Kiplinger.
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About 40% of Heirs Say They Can’t Afford an Inherited Home
Estate Planning The ‘Great Wealth Transfer’ may not help with high property taxes, soaring homeownership costs, and liquidity issues in 2025.
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Three Strategies to Take Advantage of OBBB Changes, From a Financial Planning Pro
Four of the One Big Beautiful Bill's changes could impact your retirement, so it's smart to review your financial plans to see if these strategies would help you get the most out of the new provisions.
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Protect Your Family's Future: Avoid These 12 Common Estate Planning Mistakes
If you've avoided the most common estate planning mistakes, your family will thank you.
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Quiz: Test Your Knowledge of Gray Divorce, Annulments and the Ted Lasso Effect on Retirement Planning
Quiz The financial professionals who contribute to Kiplinger's Adviser Intel recently wrote about the financial implications of gray divorce, a positive mindset for retirement planning and a widow's annulment after she was scammed.
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Want to Move to Italy? What to Consider Financially
Once you've decided that you and Italy are compatible, you'll want to work out your tax planning, investments, retirement accounts and benefits.
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I'm a Financial Planner: These Three Things Are Missing From Almost Every Financial 'Plan' I See
A financial plan should be a detailed road map to a worry-free retirement. Watch out: If your plan has these common holes, you could be headed for a dead end.
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Quiz: Test Your Knowledge of the OBBB, Wealth Transfer and Early Retirement
Quiz The financial professionals who contribute to Kiplinger's Adviser Intel recently wrote about the OBBB's impact on retirement, how to ensure your wealth passes to your family and early retirement questions.
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Choose a Beneficiary for Your Estate Plan: It's Not 'Duck, Duck, Goose'
Choosing a beneficiary for your 401(k), insurance policy or similar assets is crucial for estate planning. Here is how to do it, and six pitfalls to avoid.
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Optimize, Grow, Retain: The Power of Annual Client Reviews
Financial advisers can use annual reviews to help enhance client outcomes, strengthen relationships and build their practice.
