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The 38 Blog Posts from 2021
I would like to thank all of you who have visited our blog and website. Below I have sorted the 38 blog posts I wrote last year by topic of interest to make the content easier to find. Some of the articles are good, some are ok, and some are……
The Three Estate Buckets
Annually with clients, we review how their estate will be distributed to their beneficiaries. We determine if there are any changes in their desires, or opportunities to save taxes and/or fees. In a recent webinar by Michael Kitces, Mathew Jarvis, a US Financial Advisor, shared a concept he uses with clients
What do I do if I don’t want to be an executor?
The question that arises occasionally from clients is: Can you turn down the role of an executor if you are named one? Why turn it down? You may not want to be the executor due to family conflict, or the job may be too much for you. So, can you turn
Risks to Retirement Income Planning
Retirement Income Planning is a speciality in the world of financial advice. There are specific risks that are different from simply saving for retirement. It requires a different skillset for the advisor to be able to plan for the specific risks when developing an income plan that will last a
Should I transfer the ownership of my house or investment account into joint ownership with my children to avoid probate fees?
Excerpts from the Book – Preserving Wealth – written by Jack Lumsden, MBA, CFP® A common question we receive is, “Should I transfer the ownership of my house or investment account into joint ownership with my children to avoid probate fees?” This type of ownership is called joint tenancy with
What is the first step to creating your Financial Road Map for Retirement?
If you wish to create your own Financial Road Map for retirement, you need two things to start: You need to know where you are today, and Your best guess (estimate) of where you want to go. If you don’t know where you are today, you can’t create a plan
Smart Tax Strategies for Retirees: Income Splitting
Who Should You Name As Executor?
“Spend the Money”: A Gentle Reminder That Life Is Happening Now
“Why Being ‘Less Wrong’ Might Be the Best Plan”
The Story of Chandler and Monica Retiring with Confidence
The Essential Family Conversations You Should be Having
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