Everyone has heard the famous quote from Benjamin Franklin “In this world, nothing is certain except death and taxes.” Although taxes are often discussed with a financial advisor and CPA, many families don’t consider the tax consequences of their estate plan. Here are the taxes to be aware of.

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Many types of accounts allow the owner to designate beneficiaries to receive the account after the owner dies. This can be a quick, easy, and no-cost way to pass on the account after someone dies. However, the ease of setting up beneficiary designations can trap some into assuming their estate plan is “done”. It is one piece of the puzzle, but not the entire puzzle.

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Most times, people look towards setting up a trust as a flexible, efficient, private, customized way to manage an inheritance plan for their loved ones. However, because of its flexibility, a trust can be used as a “utility knife” and help families and small businesses in a variety of other situations.

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It is always prudent to work with experts who specialize in a certain area. Use your estate planning attorney for your estate plan, your financial advisor for your investments, your CPA for your taxes, etc. Although all of your professionals should “stay in their own lane”, the work that they do is interconnected.

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Setting up a trust is a great way to protect your loved ones after you’re gone. However, just signing the legal documents is only HALF of the job. You not only have to establish the trust, but you have to make sure your trust will actually control and protect your assets the way you want.

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Many families choose a trust as the best way to manage and distribute their inheritance after they pass away. However, people are surprised to find out that they still need a will EVEN IF they have a trust.

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It is impossible to predict the future. However, families with underage beneficiaries often have to work with their attorney to do just that. When it comes to leaving an inheritance to children, grandchildren, etc., a good attorney won’t just ask “how much” to give each person. He or she will also ask “when”, “why”, and “what for”.

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Most of the focus on this show is about properly setting up your own plan to protect your family and your life savings. However, many people find themselves on the other side of the equation. What should you do if someone names you in their own estate plan?

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There are two schools of thought on estate planning. The first (which we disagree with) is that estate planning is merely a commodity. All plans are the same. The second (and proper viewpoint) is that estate planning is a professional service. Let’s outline the differences.

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With tuition costs continuing to rise, more and more families are taking out student loans to pay for higher education. Many times, the student AND the parent both have loans. What happens to them when you die?

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