Estate Planning for Large Estates Estate planning for large estates is complex and may require multiple strategies. In this article, we will briefly review several avenues that are available for estate planning for large estates. Charitable Donations and Wealth Preservation There are several types of trusts that allow you to use charitable donations for [...]
ALTCS Financial Basics Medicaid is state-provided health coverage for low-income Americans. It can also cover long-term care. Each state has its own system for providing this coverage. In Arizona, this program is the Arizona Long-Term Care System (ALTCS). In this article, we will cover the basics of what ALTCS covers and the financial components [...]
S&P 500 Basics S&P 500 is short for Standard and Poor’s 500 Composite Price Index. This index measures the performance of 500 companies over 11 sectors of business. Financial industry professionals use it as a marker to test the health of the US economy. In this article, we will explore the basics of how [...]
Form W-2G Basics Form W-2G, is the form gambling establishments use to report your winnings as income to the IRS. In this article, we will go over the basics of what is involved if you receive Form W-2G. Form Contents First, you must get familiar with what is on Form W-2G. In boxes 1 and [...]
Funding Your Trust Signing your trust is just the first step in creating a successful estate plan. The second step is funding your trust. This is the process of transferring assets into it. In this article, we will go over the basic steps of funding your trust. Personal Property Personal property includes clothing, furniture, [...]
Equity Indexed Annuities Equity-indexed annuities are a type of fixed annuity. They get their name because their interest is partially based on an equities index, such as the S&P 500. They provide an opportunity for higher returns than traditional indexed annuities provide. But they still provide the same risk protection. In this article, we [...]
SIMPLE IRA Basics A SIMPLE IRA is a type of retirement account for small business owners and their employees. In this article, we will go over SIMPLE IRA basics. Who Can Create a SIMPLE IRA Account SIMPLE IRA accounts are available to any small business with less than 100 employees. The company cannot have [...]
Investment Red Flags Purchasing an investment is a serious obligation. There are certain investment red flags you should be on the lookout for to keep your money safe. In this article, we will review ten investment red flags you need to be aware of. 1. High Returns with Little to No Risk Every type of [...]
International Tax Treaties International tax treaties are agreements between two countries. The purpose of these treaties is to prevent issues such as double taxation and tax evasion. These treaties can also be known as Double Tax Agreements or DTAs. In this article, we will go over the basics of how international tax treaties work. [...]
When Is a Trust Involved in Probate? In general, a trust will help your estate to avoid probate. However, there are certain scenarios when probate may be required. In this article, we will consider one circumstance when a trust may be involved in probate. How a Trust Works When you create a trust, you [...]
