Estate Planning for Entrepreneurs and Business Owners

Estate Planning for Entrepreneurs and Business Owners

Estate planning for entrepreneurs and business owners is critical. Success in business requires planning, commitment, and a strategic approach. Many new businesses take at least two or three years to turn a profit and twice as long to truly hit their stride. If you’ve...
IRS Finalizes 10-Year RMD Rules for Inherited IRAs

IRS Finalizes 10-Year RMD Rules for Inherited IRAs

After much anticipation, the Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) have issued final regulations relating to the 10-year required minimum distribution (RMD) rule for people who inherit individual retirement account (IRA) assets. The newly...
How Life Insurance Is Involved in Estate Planning

How Life Insurance Is Involved in Estate Planning

At first glance, life insurance may not seem related to the distribution of money and property in your estate plan. However, it can be an integral and important part of a well-drafted estate plan. In addition to providing a sizable sum of money to your heirs, a life...