Inheritance
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The Do’s and Don’ts of Inherited IRAs
When you inherit an IRA, you likely have a lot of questions. Do you need to take RMDs? When? How long do you have before the account must be cleaned out?
By Vincent Birardi, CFP®, AIF®, MBA Published
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Three Reasons It May Look Like You Love the IRS More Than Your Family
Consider these strategies to avoid overpaying taxes on your hard-earned money. Your family will thank you for it. (And you’ll thank yourself.)
By Scott Phillips, RIA, LUTCF Published
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What to Know Before You Inherit an IRA
Managing the taxes that come with an inherited IRA takes smart planning, especially since the SECURE Act eliminated the 'stretch IRA' game plan for most folks.
By Antwone Harris, MBA, CFP® Published
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How (and Why) to Talk Money at Your Family Dinner Table
Believe it or not, your teenagers want to hear what you have to say about money and your family’s financial decisions. But be willing to listen, too.
By Aditi Javeri Gokhale Published
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Naming Beneficiaries for Inherited IRAs: What You Need to Know
The rules for how to handle an inherited IRA differ depending on the beneficiary, and you should also consider the tax implications of required minimum distributions (RMDs).
By Patrick M. Simasko, J.D. Published
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Four Do’s and One Don’t to Help Protect Your Inheritance
If you’re lucky enough to inherit a lot of money, keeping these five things in mind, especially knowing the tax implications, could head off some regrets.
By Brian Gray Published
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A Letter of Wishes: No Legal Power But Powerful Nonetheless
A letter of wishes lets you explain, in plain language, your intent behind your estate documents, potentially heading off any misunderstandings or disputes.
By Steve Lockshin Published
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Nine Lessons to Be Learned From the Hilton Family Trust Contest
Disclaimers, good communication, post-marital agreements and more could help avoid conflict in a family after the owners of a wealthy estate pass away.
By John M. Goralka Published
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Your Kids' Tax Brackets Could Lead to Unequal Inheritances
Sometimes, divvying things up equally means one child might end up with less because of tax implications. Here’s how to avoid that.
By Antwone Harris, MBA, CFP® Published