Charitably inclined? Pair a donor-advised fund with your estate plan

Your estate plan is the perfect place to make charitable gifts if you’re a charitably inclined individual. One ...
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Balancing legacy and independence: The role of an inheritor’s trust

An inheritor’s trust is a specialized estate planning tool designed to protect and manage assets you pass to ...
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Looking ahead to 2025 tax limits as you prepare to file your 2024 return

Chances are, you’re more concerned about your 2024 tax return right now than you are about your 2025 ...
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Leaving specific assets to specific heirs may lead to unintentional outcomes

Does your estate plan leave specific assets to specific family members? If so, you may want to reconsider ...
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2025 tax calendar

To help make sure you don’t miss any important 2025 deadlines, we’re providing this summary of when various ...
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The ins and outs of relocating your trust to a tax-friendlier state

It’s not uncommon for people who live in states with high income taxes to relocate to states with ...
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Do you have questions about taking IRA withdrawals? We’ve got answers

Once you reach age 73, tax law requires you to begin taking withdrawals — called Required Minimum Distributions ...
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Early bird tips: Answering your tax season questions

The IRS announced it will start the 2025 filing season for individual income tax returns on January 27. ...
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Saving for college: Tax breaks and strategies your family should know

As higher education costs continue to rise, you may be concerned about how to save and pay for ...
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Maximize your 401(k) in 2025: Smart strategies for a secure retirement

Saving for retirement is a crucial financial goal and a 401(k) plan is one of the most effective ...
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Savings bonds and taxes: What you need to know

When considering the advantages of U.S. Treasury savings bonds, you may appreciate their relative safety, simplicity and government ...
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Have you prepared an advance health care directive?

An advance health care directive allows you to communicate your preferences, in advance, for medical care in the ...
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