Rising Rates Add to the Appeal of CRTs

Rising Rates Add to the Appeal of CRTs

If you are philanthropically inclined, have you considered establishing a charitable remainder trust (CRT)? These irrevocable trusts provide a variety of tax and financial perks. Plus, unlike some other tax planning tools and strategies, CRTs can benefit from today’s...
The Benefits of Charitable Remainder Trusts

The Benefits of Charitable Remainder Trusts

A charitable remainder trust (CRT) is an irrevocable trust set up to benefit a charitable organization. The trust’s term is one lifetime, several lifetimes, or a period not to exceed 20 years. Basically, you irrevocably gift an asset to the CRT, usually an asset with...
Time to Check Your Beneficiary Designations

Time to Check Your Beneficiary Designations

Many people are aware of the important reasons to develop a comprehensive estate plan. However, not everyone realizes the plan cannot be ignored after its creation. One estate-planning issue that requires your ongoing attention is beneficiary designations. The steps...