Many young families put off estate planning because they are young and healthy, or because they don’t think they can afford it. But even a healthy, young adult can be taken suddenly by an accident or illness. And while none of us expects to die while our family...
Clients often tell me they are wanting to “get their affiars in order” so their spouse or children do not have to worry about it later. While this will be different for everyone, here is a recent Wall Street Journal article (with a depressing title!) that provides a...
IRAs are among the largest assets inherited by heirs and beneficiaries. These accounts have been able to grow to such large amounts because income taxes are deferred until the owner begins to take distributions, usually after reaching age 70 1/2 . Those who inherit an...