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What is Probate, and How Can You Avoid It?

Learn what probate is, why it’s often best to avoid, and how wills or trusts can streamline the process, saving time, money, and keeping your estate private.

8 min read Sep 27, 2024
What’s New at Wealth.com – September 2024

We released new features for both our core product as well as Family Office Suite™ including enhancements to Ester™, our AI extraction tool.

4 min read Sep 24, 2024
Individual vs. Joint Trust: How to Decide Which is Right for You

Understand the factors to consider as well as the pros and cons of each type of trust to help you make an informed decision about your estate plan.

13 min read Sep 18, 2024
Wealth.com Secures $30 Million Series A to Further Modernize Estate Planning for Advisors

Wealth.com is thrilled to announce that wealth.com has successfully closed a $30 million Series A funding round, led by GV (Google Ventures), as well as Citi Ventures, Outpost Ventures (an investment platform of Neuberger Berman), 53 Stations (supported…

4 min read Sep 16, 2024
What to Know About Naming a Trust as a Beneficiary of Your Retirement Account

Choosing a trust as an IRA beneficiary can offer benefits but also present disadvantages. This article explores the pros and cons, and how to make an informed decision.

11 min read Sep 6, 2024
How to Get Estate Planning Documents Notarized

Getting documents notarized serves a few purposes but the most important one is that without getting notarized, they may not be considered legally valid.

5 min read Sep 3, 2024
SECURE Act Update: Inheritance Impacts & Case Studies

This article dives into scenarios and case studies of how the final SECURE Act regulations from the IRS could affect those inheriting 401(k)s or IRAs.

9 min read Aug 1, 2024
What’s New at Wealth.com – July 2024

We can’t believe we’re more than halfway through 2024! It’s been a busy summer so far, and we’re excited to share the latest updates with you. Introducing the Task Center to Elevate Oversight of Your Client’s Estate Planning Journey You asked and we listened. We’re pleased to announce the Task Center to enhance collaboration and […]

4 min read Jul 25, 2024
SECURE Act Update: The Treasury Department Clarifies How 2019 Law Affects Inherited Retirement Accounts

Key takeaways from the IRS’ final regulations to much of 2019’s SECURE Act, including those relating to the distribution requirement for inheritors of IRAs and 401(k)s.

5 min read Jul 22, 2024
Wealth.com Announces Family Office Suite™: Cutting-edge estate management for highly complex estates

Cutting-edge estate management suite empowers financial advisors to visualize their clients’ estate plans, model out potential scenarios and optimize for tax alpha

3 min read Jun 21, 2024
How Advisors Can Address Resistance to Estate Planning

Estate planning often involves having difficult conversations with loved ones. Learn how advisors can help clients approach these as well as tips for common questions clients have.

7 min read May 17, 2024
How Often Should You Update Your Estate Plan?: A Comprehensive Guide

This guide covers why regular revisions are crucial, when you should update your estate plan and how to keep your plan aligned with your goals.

13 min read May 9, 2024