Downs Law Firm, P.C.
It’s hard for a family to recuperate when the patriarchs and matriarchs have gone to glory, leaving a battle for who will carry the family’s leadership role and manage the family’s transition of wealth.
Knowing when to retire and when to begin claiming benefits comes down to understanding yourself — and your finances.
This is an important question to ask, because the answer could tell you whether you need to worry about estate taxes, beneficiary issues or probate concerns.
In a rush to file for Social Security benefits at age 62? Many people are, but slow down and do the math first – or you might regret it.
If you’ve had an IRA and a 401(k) for many years, you may occasionally ask yourself some questions: ‘Am I contributing enough?’ ‘Am I still funding these accounts with the right mix of investments for my goals and risk tolerance?
This legal document can also be beneficial in many situations, such as if you want to leave an inheritance to someone but aren’t sure they will use the gift wisely.
Estate planning is a cornerstone of any healthy financial plan, but it can be difficult to discuss.
So, you inherited a retirement account. Before you make any decisions on when and how to access the money, it’s worth familiarizing yourself with the rules that apply to different beneficiaries.
When an estate is named beneficiary of an IRA, what is the method of distributing it to one individual in the most tax-effective way?
Charitable remainder trusts give you more options and more control on how your heirs inherit, now that the “stretch” IRA is a thing of the past.
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