No one wants to think about spending their golden years in a nursing home or with round-the-clock nursing assistance for basic self-care tasks, such as eating, dressing, bathing and using the bathroom. Yet, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, someone turning age 65 today has an almost 70 percent chance of […]
The more wealth a family acquires, the more tools they need to preserve those assets for future generations and protect them from the long arms of tax agencies in the U.S. and abroad. One such tool earning the attention of family offices and ultra-high-net-worth individuals worldwide is private placement life insurance (PPLI). In the simplest […]
High interest rates and persistent inflation have raised red flags for many investors nearing or entering retirement. In this uncertain environment, soon-to-be retirees are increasingly turning to annuities to help diversify and protect their retirement savings while creating a steady and predictable income stream for all their remaining living years. Determining whether annuity products are […]
The SECURE Act’s elimination of stretch IRAs poses a challenge to many high-net-worth account owners who had hoped to pass their savings to the next generation and allow inheritances to continue growing tax-free over beneficiaries’ lifetimes. Under the law, non-spouse IRA beneficiaries must withdraw the entirety of inherited IRA accounts within 10 years of the […]
The IRS recently announced the 2025 contribution limits individuals with high-deductible health plans (HDHPs) may contribute to their workplace health savings accounts (HSAs) to help pay for rising healthcare expenses. HSAs are triple-tax-advantaged accounts that eligible workers may fund with pre-tax dollars and withdraw tax-free when used to cover a broad range of qualifying healthcare […]
Just as annual medical check-ups help you maintain proper health, regular insurance plan reviews can provide invaluable benefits. Evaluating current insurance policies once a year or every two years can help to ensure your policies keep up with your changing circumstances and may even result in re-rated and reduced premiums. Too often, individuals purchase insurance […]
The threat of tax increases and a reduction to the federal estate tax exemption is something high-net-worth families must consider when planning for wealth preservation. One strategy investors and family offices are increasingly relying on to prepare for an eventual shift in tax policy is private placement life insurance (PPLI). The traditional goal of life […]
Congratulations! Your child has been accepted into college and will potentially move out of your family home in the next few months. During this time of excitement and, perhaps, sadness, don’t forget that the law no longer recognizes you as your child’s legal guardian. Unless you prepare in advance, you may not even have a […]
Naming beneficiaries to receive proceeds from a life insurance policy or retirement account is a difficult decision that requires consideration of a range of factors. Because these selections supersede designations in your will, they are an important step in the estate-planning process that must be addressed with particular care and attention to detail. Selecting Beneficiaries […]
Life insurance is a vital estate planning tool intended to protect your family members from significant financial burdens and other economic risks that can occur when you pass away. However, no two policies are alike and navigating the world of life insurance can be quite complex. In the simplest terms, a life insurance policy is […]