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Utilizing the Doubled TCJA Exemption before the 2025 Sunset with Chris Nason

In the latest episode of The Practical Planner, Anne Rhodes and Thomas Kopelman sit down with Chris Nason, a partner at McDermott Will & Emery LLP and a Trust and Estate Planning teacher at Stanford University. Chris provides a deep dive into The Tax Cut and Jobs Act of 2017, sharing insights on how advisors […]

1 min read Jul 30, 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
Where Estate Planning Fits Into Life Planning

By helping clients figure out what their authentic life looks like, Justin Castelli, founder of RLS Wealth, believes it brings more clarity to the estate planning process.

1 min read Jul 16, 2024
Everything You Need to Know About Marital Trusts

Hosts Anne Rhodes and Thomas Kopelman discuss all you need to know about having a marital trust, digging into the three main reasons why you may need one.

1 min read Jun 26, 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
Approaching Difficult Conversations with Clients with Anna N’Je-Konte, CFP®

Anna N’jie-Konte, CFP, shares how advisors can help clients approach difficult conversations and decisions around estate planning, including resistance due to cultural taboos.

1 min read Jun 11, 2024
Preparing for the Unimaginable and Inevitable with Samantha Russell

Samantha Russell, Chief Evangelist at FMG, joins hosts Anne Rhodesand Thomas Kopelman to share how major life events led her to view estate planning in her life

1 min read May 28, 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 to Approach Real Estate in an Estate Plan with Jennifer Rozelle

Find out what you should know about real estate assets when creating an estate plan, including gifting strategies and common mistakes to avoid.

1 min read May 14, 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
What’s new at Wealth.com – May 2024

Wealth.com’s May 2024 product updates include state estate tax analysis, easily storing completed documents from clients, enhanced organization to storing clients’ estate plan information and more

2 min read May 6, 2024

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