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How to Fix 5 Common Estate Planning Problems

Not surprisingly, most people loathe reviewing their estate plan because it can be both confusing and daunting. Others do not want to think about death and avoid the topic altogether. If you already have put an estate plan together, you are ahead of the curve as many people do not have one. If you do not yet have an estate plan, there is no better time than now to sit down and get one in place. In either scenario, below are five common estate planning mistakes and how to fix them so that you are fully protecting your family. You [...]

By Gratia P. Schoemakers, Esq.|2021-09-21T17:53:18+00:00August 23rd, 2018|Categories: Estate Planning|Tags: Common Mistakes, Estate Plan, Life Insurance, Mistakes, Retirement Accounts, Taxes|0 Comments

3 Things You Must Do Once Your Divorce Is Final

The divorce process can be long and expensive. However, the work does not end once the divorce decree is signed. In order to ensure that your assets and estate planning wishes are carried out in light of this major life change, there are three things you must do as soon as possible. Change Beneficiary Designation On Life Insurance A life insurance policy is a contract between you and the insurance company. You designate the beneficiary (the individual(s) or entity who will receive the proceeds upon your death) and the insurance company will pay them when you die. Because the beneficiary [...]

By Gratia P. Schoemakers, Esq.|2021-09-21T18:20:56+00:00August 23rd, 2018|Categories: Divorce, Estate Planning|Tags: Beneficiaries, Life Insurance, Retirement Accounts, Trust|0 Comments

Roth IRA Conversions After Tax Reform… Still a Good Idea? What Are the Implications for Your Family if You Don’t Spend All the Money?

Twenty years ago, the Roth IRA first became available to investors as a financial tool for their estate planning needs. These accounts have maintained their popularity because unlike their traditional IRA counterpart, a Roth IRA provides account owners tax-free income during retirement. In fact, many people chose to convert their traditional IRA or 401(k) plan into a Roth IRA to benefit from this long-term tax advantage. (Of course, there is a current tax bill that has to be considered when you make a conversion.) The recently enacted tax reform, however, has removed one helpful opportunity: the ability to recharacterize — [...]

By Gratia P. Schoemakers, Esq.|2021-09-21T18:21:13+00:00August 23rd, 2018|Categories: Estate Planning, Retirement|Tags: IRA, Retirement Accounts|0 Comments