The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) has introduced sweeping changes across the economic and legal landscape of our country, impacting individuals, families, and businesses in a range of ways. These changes will affect various aspects of financial planning—and estate planning is no exception. From revised estate and gift tax

Last updated on July 24th, 2025When you think about creating your will, you may imagine yourself many years down the road, getting your affairs in order when life’s circumstances call for it. While this may be the case for some people, it isn’t the recommended method. So, when should you

As many know, a succession plan is a critical component of any business owner’s long-term business and financial strategy. Succession plans help to ensure the continuation of your business even after you leave your role as owner. If your company has multiple owners, you may benefit from establishing a buy-sell

In 2023, the IRS issued Revenue Ruling 2023-02, significantly impacting the transference of assets held in irrevocable trusts. If you are the owner of an irrevocable trust—or are planning to set up an irrevocable trust—you should meet with your accountant to assess the impact of this rule change on your

If you turned 73 in 2024 and are the owner of a retirement account, you will likely need to make a minimum withdrawal by April 1 to avoid penalties. What is an RMD? A required minimum distribution (RMD) is the minimum amount that must be withdrawn annually from certain retirement

Last updated on September 20th, 2024One of the primary considerations when developing an estate plan is the taxes that will be due upon a person’s passing. With this knowledge, an estate plan can – and should – proactively include actions to help ensure more of a decedent’s assets go to

True or false? Your will controls who inherits all of your assets upon your death. You may be surprised to learn the correct answer is false when it comes to certain assets that have a beneficiary designation. In those cases, the beneficiary designation takes precedence. A primary beneficiary is an

Last updated on July 23rd, 2024Some sources say anyone with assets needs an estate plan, while others indicate it only delivers value to the wealthy. The truth is it’s not that simple and depends on each individual’s unique situation, as well as tax laws and legal processes in the state