The ABLE Act changed the way we think about saving and spending money for our family members with special needs. For the first time, we can now have a simple, tax-advantaged way to save that also allows our family member to access money without fear …
Is Life Insurance Ever an Investment?
As advisors with many years of experience under our belts, we have seen numerous types of planning situations, investment ideas and life situations. We have shared and been part of all kinds of events like job changes, business starts and sales, births of …
Three Steps To Have Your Special-Needs Trust In Place In 30 Days
Last month, I spent two and a half days at the National Down Syndrome Congress’ annual convention in Dallas. The NDSC asked me to give a workshop on special-needs planning and I spent the time before my session talking with families and answering …
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Best Intentions Can Ruin Your Plans – Communicate To Preserve Benefits
TV shows and movies look to enhance drama in every scene and a favorite device to create tense emotions when someone dies is the reading of the will. These scenes have the characters sitting on the edges of their seats and we know they are wondering if they …
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Charitable Gift Flexibility with Donor-Advised Funds
Community service organizations, educational institutions and religious affiliations depend on donations to achieve their missions.Many of us give to these groups because we believe in the work they do, the transformative experiences they deliver and their …
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