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Let’s say you’re trying to decide where to order lunch. Once upon a time, you might have had a Zagat guide on the shelf or depending on your lifestyle, a Michelin. Today, you’re more likely to go online. On a website like Yelp, you can find the same collection of opinions, the same star rating system, and the same index of logistical facts like addresses and phone numbers. But while that information was once collected by a staff of experts, it’s now provided by someone else: you. Whatever else Yelp is, it is an enormous repository of labor.
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Top Estate Planning Tips For Those Nearing Tax-Exemption Limits
By Ellen Sheng
It’s often said that death and taxes are the only certainties in life. But the specifics when, how much are not certain. The estate tax exemption, currently set at $11.7 million for singles and $23.4 million for married couples, is set to expire in 2026. While it’s anyone’s guess what the exemption will be after then, few advisors expect tax rates to go down. With a new administration in place and billions in recent pandemic stimulus payments, it’s widely expected that tax rates will increase as the government looks for additional tax revenue.
4 Wealth Planning Considerations For Clients With Illnesses Or Disabilities
By Ellen Sheng
There’s no one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to wealth management. That’s especially true when chronic illnesses and disabilities are involved. Coming up with a wealth plan that meets those individual needs requires understanding and a personalized approach.
Creating a successful plan for individuals with chronic illnesses or disabilities is nuanced because each situation is different.
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Whether it’s a child with severe autism or a family member who develops dementia, families dealing with illnesses and disabilities need to find ways to set aside funds to ensure consistent care for their loved ones. Families often create a supplementary trust to provide beyond government assistance. At the same time, the plan should be designed in a way that doesn’t impact eligibility for government assistance or other resources that may be available.