Estate Planning
An estate plan makes sure your wishes — not the courts — decide what happens to what you have built. These articles cover wills and trusts, inherited accounts, and how your estate plan fits the rest of your financial picture.
I Inherited an IRA From My Parent. What Should I Do Now?
Inherited an IRA from a parent? Here is what to check first, how the 10-year rule works, and the tax-planning decisions that can shape your outcome for the next decade.
How Inherited IRA Withdrawals Can Trigger IRMAA Medicare Surcharges
Delaying non-spouse inherited IRA withdrawals to the final years can spike your income and trigger costly Medicare IRMAA surcharges. Spreading withdrawals across the 10-year window may help you stay under those thresholds.
Why Trusts Aren't Always the Best Fit for Your Estate
A trust is a powerful estate planning tool, but it isn't right for everyone. Here is how trusts work, who truly needs one, and when a simpler plan wins.
Estate Planning Cost: Is the Price Really Worth It?
Worried estate planning costs too much? Here is what drives the price, what you actually get, and why delaying often costs your family far more.
Inheriting an IRA: Rules Every Adult Child Should Know
Inheriting an IRA as an adult child means the 10-year rule, taxes, and careful timing. Learn the key rules so you keep more of what you inherit.
RMD Rules When Inheriting an IRA as a Spouse Explained
Inheriting an IRA as a spouse gives you options no other heir gets. Learn the RMD rules, the choices involved, and how the timing affects your taxes.