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Everything You Need to Think About Tax Planning Before the Year’s End

Join hosts Thomas Kopelman and David Haughton as they explore essential end-of-year tax planning strategies for financial advisors.

1 min read Oct 14, 2025
How to Incorporate Estate Planning Into Your Practice

Explore the three phases of advisor involvement: nudging clients to initiate their estate plans, assisting with implementation, and ensuring plans remain up-to-date.

1 min read Oct 7, 2025
Why Trust Location Matters: Exploring Tax & Asset Protection States

Essential insights into the role of trust location in estate planning. Explore how selecting the right state can enhance tax efficiency and asset protection for your clients.

1 min read Sep 29, 2025
Helping Clients Leave a Legacy and Facilitate a Family Meeting

Founder of the Good Money Framework, Derek Kinney, shares stories from his career as a top financial advisor, illustrating the emotional connections and meaningful conversations around estate planning as legacy building.

1 min read Sep 10, 2025
Top Client Questions

Tackle the top questions financial advisors frequently receive from clients about estate planning.

1 min read Aug 5, 2025
The Role of an Executor

Delve into the intricate world of estate planning with Cody Garrett, CFP, from Measure Twice Planners. Discover the pivotal role of an executor and the challenges they face in managing and distributing assets.

1 min read Jul 22, 2025
Navigating the Line Between Tax and Legal Advice

CPA and Retirement Tax Services founder Steven Jarvis joins the Wealth.com team to unpack the compliance, communication, and client service dynamics around tax planning.

1 min read Jul 8, 2025
Trusts, Titling & Tough Calls: A Practical Q&A

In this special Q&A episode, Thomas and David tackle some of the most common and practical estate planning questions they get from clients.

1 min read Jun 26, 2025
Titling Assets: The Critical Step After Estate Docs Are Signed

Unpack the complexities of properly funding a trust: how to handle everything from bank accounts and investment accounts to business interests, private investments, and life insurance.

1 min read Jun 3, 2025
Dynasty Trusts & the GST Exemption: Protecting Wealth Across Generations

Thomas, Anne, and David break down one of the most complex but powerful tools in advanced estate planning: the dynasty trust and the Generation-Skipping Transfer tax.

1 min read May 27, 2025
The Family Support Playbook: Gifting, Loaning, and Renting Explained

Helping kids financially isn’t one-size-fits-all. Unpack the nuanced differences between gifting, loaning, and renting when supporting family, especially when it comes to housing.

1 min read May 13, 2025
Estate Planning Myths, Roadblocks and Solutions with Brent Weiss, Co-Founder of Facet

Bust common estate planning myths and explore how technology is reshaping the planning experience.

1 min read Apr 29, 2025

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