Tax-Efficient Estate Planning Tips for High-Net-Worth Families
Strategies to Preserve More of Your Wealth Estate planning can be complex, both from a legal and financial perspective, as well as a personal one. Thinking about the end of your life can be fraught with emotions, but it’s an important undertaking if you want to ensure that your assets will be distributed according to your wishes. If you are a high-net-worth individual with significant assets, estate planning is a process that requires careful attention because you will want to employ tax-efficient estate planning strategies in order to leave your heirs with the lowest tax burden possible. Below, we’ll […]
Legacy Planning for Families: Passing on Your Values and Wealth
Tips to Serve Your Family Now and into the Future Through Smart Legacy Planning for Families Affluent individuals often turn to legacy planning for families to ensure that they protect not only their financial standing but also their values and missions. Some of the steps they may take include designating an executor to manage the distribution of assets, writing a will, and filling out beneficiary forms on retirement accounts. However, these steps are only the start of what legacy planning for families involves. Below, we’ll share tips for building your family legacy in a way that both serves your […]
Estate Planning Essentials: Our Approach to Asset Management
Crafting a Comprehensive Plan to Secure Your Family’s Future Estate planning is not just about managing your assets or distributing wealth; it’s about leaving a legacy that lasts for generations. It’s a way to ensure that your hard-earned assets – and values – are preserved and passed down to your loved ones efficiently and effectively. In this article, we’ll delve into the essentials of estate planning and preserving your legacy for years to come.
Trusts 101: Exploring Different Types and Their Benefits in Estate Planning
While we all hope to have many more years with our families and friends, having an estate plan in place is important for every adult – regardless of age. It’s the best way to ensure your wishes will be met, both for the disposition of your assets and the financial security of your loved ones. When it comes to estate planning, trusts are powerful tools that can provide a range of benefits for individuals and families. In this guide, we’ll discuss the basics of trusts, explore different types, and share the relationship between trusts and estate planning.
Protecting Each Other: Insurance and Estate Planning for Couples
In the journey of life, finding a partner with whom you can share your dreams, challenges, and accomplishments is a remarkable and cherished experience. As a couple, you build a life together, nurturing a relationship that is grounded in love, trust, and mutual support. Just as you work together to build your future, it’s crucial to proactively safeguard one another’s well-being and financial security through comprehensive insurance and estate planning. In this article, we will explore insurance and estate planning for couples and important considerations as you work to protect each other through thoughtful strategies.
Ep 112: Chatting with Realtor Amanda Ondrey: The State Of The Real Estate Market (Part 2)
Today, we have Amanda Ondrey from M.C. Real Estate joining us once again. In our previous segment, we delved into Amanda’s real estate career and her journey as a business owner. In this episode, Amanda talks with us about the current real estate market and addresses some common concerns and questions about buying and selling in this environment.
Ep 111: Chatting with Realtor Amanda Ondrey: Building An All-Female Team (Part 1)
Today we have the pleasure of sitting down with Amanda Ondrey of M.C. Real Estate. In part one of this two-part episode, Amanda, renowned for her all-female team, shares her real estate journey with us- from being mentored herself and surviving the 2008 market crash to establishing herself as a successful realtor.
Begin Estate Planning by Asking Yourself These Three Questions
Develop a Comprehensive Strategy to Ensure Your Wishes Are Honored It can be uncomfortable to contemplate the end of life, but developing a thoughtfully crafted estate plan is crucial. By creating a comprehensive estate plan, you retain control over important decisions such as guardianship for your children and asset management. To ensure your loved ones are taken care of and leave a lasting impact, various aspects should be considered in your estate plan. As you reflect on the legacy you wish to leave, three key questions can help assess your family dynamics and values, and we’ll explore each of […]
Creating and Maintaining Generational Wealth in Retirement
In today’s fast-paced world, ensuring financial stability for future generations can be a daunting task. However, it is a common goal for retirees to create and maintain generational wealth in retirement. What better way to leave a legacy than to provide financial security? That’s why this article will provide valuable tips and insights to help retirees build a legacy for their families and future generations. Creating and Maintaining Generational Wealth in Retirement Tip 1: The Foundations of Financial Planning Proper financial planning is widely considered the first step to building generational wealth.[1] Retirees should work to evaluate their current […]
What Happens to Inherited Retirement Accounts?
You may know plenty about the differences between traditional IRAs and Roth IRAs, as well as the risks to your IRAs in this market, but what happens to an IRA (or other retirement account) that still has money in it when its owner passes away? You may think that the beneficiary just gets all the money in the account, but unfortunately, it’s not that simple. Retirement account funds will be transferred to a beneficiary, but their relationship to the owner is what determines how they can access the money and what they can do with it. Inherited Retirement Accounts: […]
