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Save on Taxes with Qualified Charitable Distributions

Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs) can be an effective way for your older clients to give to charity as well as reduce their tax bill, since QCDs are excludable from taxable income. Learn how your older clients can save on taxes by making a QCD.
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Which Small Business Retirement Plan Is Best for You?

The retirement plan landscape is diverse for small business owners and those who are self-employed. Help clients understand the features of each option so they can make an informed decision.
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Should You Name a Trust as IRA Beneficiary?

Selecting a trust as beneficiary of an individual retirement account (IRA) offers distinct advantages, disadvantages, and complexities compared to naming an individual. Learn if your clients should list a trust as a beneficiary of their IRA.

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Spousal Lifetime Access Trusts (SLATs)

A SLAT may be an effective wealth transfer strategy to consider while the lifetime exemption remains at historically high levels. Learn when using a SLAT may be a benefit to your clients.
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Dynasty Trusts

Learn how a properly structured dynasty trust may help investors meet long-term legacy goals while potentially minimizing estate and generation-skipping taxes.
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Intrafamily Loans

Learn more about intrafamily loans and why they can be attractive alternatives to traditional gifting for ultra-high-net worth families wishing to help younger generations make a purchase or invest for the future.
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Annual Estate Planning Checklist

Get your clients’ estate plans ready for the new year. Use this simple year-end checklist with your clients to help them consider what they should plan for.
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Tax Law Changes on the Horizon?

We generally don’t recommend making changes to your clients’ tax plans based on election predictions or potential future legislation. However, there are some potential “no-regrets” tax moves to consider before year-end. Learn what tax moves your clients’ should consider before year-end.
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Move Wealth Between Generations Tax-Efficiently with Upstream Gifting

Under certain circumstances, gifting assets to older generations can be beneficial for estate and income tax planning purposes. Learn when this may be useful in your clients’ estate planning.
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Credit Shelter and Marital Trusts

For married couples who want to structure how their wealth is transferred, a combination of credit shelter and marital trusts may be appropriate. Learn estate planning tips that can help protect your clients’ wealth.
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How Portability Can Help Couples Reduce Estate Taxes

Portability is a tool that gives married couples flexibility in planning for potential federal estate tax exposure. Learn how your clients can inherit a tax exemption.
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Sale to an Intentionally Defective Grantor Trust (IDGT)

When looking to transfer large amounts of assets to future generations, consider selling assets to an intentionally defective grantor trust (IDGT) to potentially create greater tax savings than other gifting strategies.

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