Talking with loved ones about estate planning and inheritance can be challenging, especially as it centers around two taboo topics — money and death. But talking with your adult children about their inheritance can provide significant advantages for you and them. It can help your heirs better prepare for the future and give you a chance to explain the reasoning behind your decisions. Here’s a look at the importance of discussing your estate plan with your kids and how to…
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What is it about spring that always motivates us to get organized around the house? Getting your financial household in order is equally as important. It is a good time to create or update your estate plan. That includes such essentials as a will or trust, a living will, durable powers of attorney, a letter of intent and beneficiary forms. We know it is easy to put it off. It may not seem like an urgent need, but you never…
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Join us for this virtual estate planning workshop where Matthew M. Jensen, Estate Planning Attorney, will outline and discuss 10 common estate planning misconceptions, and how these misconceptions can impact you personally. *Raymond James is not affiliated with Matthew M. Jensen
Join us for this virtual estate planning workshop where Matthew M. Jensen, Estate Planning Attorney, will outline and discuss 10 common estate planning misconceptions, and how these misconceptions can impact you personally. *Raymond James is not affiliated with Matthew M. Jensen
Join us for this virtual estate planning workshop where Matthew M. Jensen, Estate Planning Attorney, will outline and discuss 10 common estate planning misconceptions, and how these misconceptions can impact you personally. *Raymond James is not affiliated with Matthew M. Jensen
You’re beginning to accumulate substantial wealth, but you worry about protecting it from future potential creditors. Whether your concern is for your personal assets or your business, various tools exist to keep your property safe from tax collectors, accident victims, health-care providers, credit card issuers, business creditors, and creditors of others. To insulate your property from such claims, you’ll have to evaluate each tool in terms of your own situation. You may decide that insurance and a Declaration of Homestead…
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Over the next two decades, more than 84 trillion dollars will change hands in what has become known as the “great wealth transfer.” More than $72 trillion of that will pass from older generations to their heirs, while nearly $12 trillion will be donated to charities. This shift in multigenerational wealth represents a huge opportunity for future generations. To ensure a smooth transition of wealth, it is important to consider the values you wish to impart that can help prepare…
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Financial advisors and planners help you manage your investments and work toward your financial goals, such as estate and retirement planning. In return for their expertise and guidance, some advisors will charge a flat fee, while others work on commission. Some may even do both. But how are those fees determined and who pays for them? Whether you’re already working with an advisor or just starting to explore your options, make sure you understand their fee structures so that you…
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As tax planning season and end-of-year charitable giving begin, it’s a good time to consider the benefits of donor-advised funds. Charitable giving has many facets, most notably as an opportunity for you to support the causes and organizations that reflect your values. But giving is also a significant tax and financial planning opportunity, helping you increase your impact and potentially save on your taxes. What is a Donor-Advised Fund? Donor-advised funds offer similar benefits to a private charitable foundation; however,…
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Risk is an inherent part of investing. After all, no one can control the losses or gains of a particular asset, sector, or the market as a whole. But you can take steps to manage your risk by diversifying your portfolio. Here’s a look at what diversification is, why it matters, and how to do it. What is diversification? Diversification is a technique that can help reduces risk and volatility in your investment portfolio. The idea is to invest across…
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