What Is an Estate and What Planning Is Involved? It's important for you to understand what the word “estate” means so that you do not underestimate the broad scope of the term. The “estate” consists of all the property a person owns or controls. Examples of the more well-known items include personal property, real estate, bank accounts, insurance policies, business … [Read more...] about Estate Planning 101: An Introduction
Deferring Capital Gains – Opportunity Zone Investing v. The Deferred Sales Trust ™
For years the 1031 exchange (like-kind exchange) has been one of the most tax efficient investment vehicles available to real estate investors. However, two lesser-known vehicles are giving the 1031 exchange a run for its money. One is the Opportunity Zone and the other is the Deferred Sales Trust. The opportunity zone allows you to defer the taxes on the gains from your … [Read more...] about Deferring Capital Gains – Opportunity Zone Investing v. The Deferred Sales Trust ™
Five Reasons to Update Your Estate Plan
Important Reasons to Review and Update Your Estate Plan Let’s assume you are among the approximately 30% of adults who have done the prudent thing and established your Estate Plan. Perhaps you simply created a Will. Have you had it professionally reviewed in recent years? Make sure your plan is still the most suitable for your current estate and goals? Alternatively, do … [Read more...] about Five Reasons to Update Your Estate Plan
Is a Deferred Sales Trust Right for You?
What are the advantages of a Deferred Sales Trust (DST)? The Deferred Sales Trust, or DST, provides a unique exit strategy for an appreciated business or piece of real property. A component of the DST is the use of an installment sale strategy to defer and manage the tax obligations that come with the sale of an appreciated asset. Some of the negative features of the … [Read more...] about Is a Deferred Sales Trust Right for You?
Estate Tax Planning Tips for Single People
Estate planning is an important part of your overall wealth management strategy, especially if you're unmarried. Single parents may worry about who will care for their minor children and whether their surviving kids' financial needs will be met until adulthood. Likewise, wealthy single people have less flexibility when it comes to shielding transfers from gift and estate … [Read more...] about Estate Tax Planning Tips for Single People