July 14, 2020—With today’s historically high gift and estate tax exemptions, and historically low interest rates, the use of personal trusts can be particularly beneficial in this favorable wealth planning environment.
This article reprint was published in Wealth Counsel Quarterly and discusses college education funding alternatives. When the older generation of a family wants to make a positive difference in the lives of the younger generations, providing funds for their education is often seen as a way of leaving them with a lasting legacy. However, the cost of education is rising precipitously.
July 7, 2020—By drastically increasing the federal estate and gift tax exemption, the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act created a significant estate tax mitigation opportunity for high-net-worth individuals and families. The question now is: Have already strong estate tax mitigation opportunities become even more powerful in the pandemic? National Director of Wealth Strategies Blair Talty discusses how these strategies have indeed been strengthened during COVID-19.
