Estate Planning
News, insights and expert analysis on estate planning from the team at Kiplinger.
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Unwrapping Your Estate Plan for Your Kids: The Best Gift
The holidays offer families a perfect opportunity to discuss important, often difficult topics like long-term care, estate plans and legacy.
By Mallon FitzPatrick, CFP®, AEP®, CLU®
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Financial Topics You Can Safely Discuss at Thanksgiving
Forget politics! Holidays offer families a valuable opportunity to talk about their shared financial interests.
By Donna LeValley
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The Private Annuity Sale: A Smart Way to Reduce Estate Taxes
In a private annuity sale, you transfer a highly appreciated asset to an irrevocable trust in exchange for a lifetime annuity.
By Jeffrey M. Verdon, Esq.
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This Is the Retirement Phase Nobody Talks About
What you do in the five years before retirement and the first 10 afterward can establish how comfortable you'll be for the rest of your life.
By Kyle Hammerschmidt, Investment Adviser
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Why Wills and Trusts Aren't Enough in the Great Wealth Transfer
Families need to prepare heirs through communication and financial know-how, or all that money could end up causing confusion, conflict and costly mistakes.
By Leslie Gillin Bohner
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I'm 58, divorced, and dating again, but women just seem to care about the size of my bank account.
Does size matter? We ask experts in dating, financial planning and law for advice.
By Maurie Backman
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7 Practical Steps to Kick Off Your 2026 Financial Planning
It's time to stop chasing net worth and start chasing real worth. Here's how to craft a plan that supports your well-being today and in the future.
By Scott H. Levin, J.D., LL.M., MBA, CFP®, ChFC®, CAP®, MCEP®
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I'm Embarrassed to Ask: What Is a Life Insurance Trust?
Life insurance trusts, particularly irrevocable life insurance trusts (ILITs), can minimize estate taxes and protect your heir's inheritance.
By Marguerite Weese, JD, LL.M.
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Pets to Paintings: Little Things Can Cause Big Estate Trouble
Sentimental items might have little monetary value, but their disposition can cause hurt feelings. Talking about who wants what and labeling items can help.
By Eric W. Bond
