News and Updates

May 20, 2026

Charitable Remainder Trust vs Donor Advised Fund: Which One Fits Your Situation

At some point in the planning conversation, families with charitable intent will ask whether a donor advised fund or a charitable remainder trust is the better structure. Both are real […]

May 5, 2026

Does 529 Superfunding Make Sense When Your Estate Is Already $40 Million?

Listeners who’ve built real wealth tend to come at 529 plans from a very specific angle. A grandparent recently asked us about combining 529 superfunding with an existing annual gifting […]

April 28, 2026

Having the Estate Planning Conversation With an Aging Parent

Losing a parent is hard enough. Having to turn around and have a practical, money-focused conversation with the surviving parent about what comes next can feel impossible. But this is […]

April 21, 2026

Helping an Adult Child Without Creating Financial Dependence

One of the most common questions I get from parents centers on gifting to adult children. The tension is almost always the same. You want to help, but you don’t […]

April 14, 2026

The Risks of Lending From a Self-Directed IRA

Creative tax planning is worth pursuing. But there’s a point where creativity starts working against you, and this is one of those situations. If you’re considering making a private loan […]

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