Estate Planning
News, insights and expert analysis on estate planning from the team at Kiplinger.
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Don't Have an Estate Plan? Six Things That Could Go Very Wrong
Bad things can happen when you're unprepared, such as big-time taxes and family turmoil. Generational planning can help protect the people you love. Here's some expert advice to help you out.
By Walt West Published
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An Estate Planning Attorney's Guide to the Importance of POAs
Regularly updating your financial and health care power of attorney documents ensures they reflect your current intentions and circumstances. It's also important to clearly communicate your wishes to your chosen agents.
By Denise McClain, JD, CPA Published
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Here's Why You Shouldn't Do an Estate Plan Without a Financial Planner
Estate planning isn't just about distributing assets. Working with a financial adviser can ensure you've considered the big picture — and the finer details.
By Jennifer Lahaie, RICP®, CTS™, CAS® Published
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Is a Family Office Right for You? The Multimillion-Dollar Question
As ultra-high-net-worth individuals increase in number, many are turning to family offices to manage their complex finances. Here's how family offices work, courtesy of a finance professional.
By Michael Humphreys, CFA®, CAIA® Published
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Estate Planning Checklist: 13 Smart Moves
retirement Follow this estate planning checklist for you (and your heirs) to hold on to more of your hard-earned money.
By Janet Kidd Stewart Last updated
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Six Reasons to Disinherit Someone and How to Do It
Whether you're navigating a second marriage, handling an estranged relative or leaving assets to charity, there are reasons to disinherit someone. Here's how.
By Donna LeValley Last updated
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10 Reasons to Leave Your Heirs a Roth IRA
Including a Roth IRA in your estate plan has clear tax advantages, which can be passed along to your heirs for years to come. But if passed down incorrectly, your heirs won’t reap the full benefits.
By Kathryn Pomroy Last updated
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Beyond 401(k)s: How Millennials Are Ditching Gen X Retirement Strategies. Will It Pay Off?
Sorry, Gen X, when it comes to saving for retirement, the younger generation views it differently.
By Donna Fuscaldo Published
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Is Your Will 'Fair'? Estate Planning Is About More Than Money
Your will and estate plan should leave your heirs feeling loved. An expert weighs in on how to avoid family feuds after you're gone.
By Maurie Backman Published