Do I Need to Worry About Estate Taxes?
How much could my family lose to estate taxes when I pass? Fear of...
Do I Need to Worry About Estate Taxes?
Estate & Legacy Planning
The “Legacy Formula” for a Compelling Legacy
The “Legacy Formula” for a Compelling Legacy
Imagine you’re on a walk with wealthy friends and they talk about the...
5 Ways to Reduce Estate Taxes: a Video Walkthrough
5 Ways to Reduce Estate Taxes: a Video Walkthrough
Today is a deep dive into ways you can reduce estate taxes and pass...
Protecting Your Out-of-State Vacation Home (or Other Real Estate)
Protecting Your Out-of-State Vacation Home (or Other Real Estate)
If you live here in our home state of Washington, a winter getaway to...
Should I Use an Irrevocable Trust to Save on Estate Taxes?
Should I Use an Irrevocable Trust to Save on Estate Taxes?
Have you ever wondered, “Should we have a trust?”, then quickly...
Family Foundations: What Are They & Do I Need One?
Family Foundations: What Are They & Do I Need One?
Should I set up a Family Foundation? Is this the right structure to...
Using Donor Advised Funds (DAF) to Reduce Tax and Increase Giving
Using Donor Advised Funds (DAF) to Reduce Tax and Increase Giving
Donor Advised Funds can increase gifts to your favorite charity and reduce taxes all without it costing anything more!
What is an Ethical Will? (And How to Write One)
What is an Ethical Will? (And How to Write One)
An ethical will is a kind of “love letter” to your family, a personal message where you share your thoughts, values, memories, life lessons, advice, and hopes for the future. Where do you start?
4 Steps for a Successful Estate Planning Talk with Your Family
4 Steps for a Successful Estate Planning Talk with Your Family
“I don't want to ruin my family with my wealth by leaving them a mess or causing conflict.” Does this sound familiar? These four steps can help!
Is Your Estate Plan by Default or Design?
Is Your Estate Plan by Default or Design?
When it comes to leaving your hard-earned wealth to the next...
The End of Life Documents Checklist: How to Get Your End of Life Documents in Order
The End of Life Documents Checklist: How to Get Your End of Life Documents in Order
If you handle the finances, your spouse, family, or business partners rely on you and would need direction on what to do if you passed away unexpectedly. So how can you prepare them and prevent confusion and chaos?
Federal Estate Tax Exemption 2022: Making the Most of History’s Largest Cap
Federal Estate Tax Exemption 2022: Making the Most of History’s Largest Cap
The federal estate tax exemption is higher than ever...for now. What is the exemption and how can you use it to reduce taxes and pass more wealth to the people and causes you care about before you lose the opportunity?
How Do I Reduce Estate Taxes?
How Do I Reduce Estate Taxes?
Are you worried about estate taxes eating into your wealth, leaving less for your family or charities you care about? Unsure what you can do or where to start? Use these 5 steps to make and maintain your plan to reduce estate taxes.
4 Steps for a Successful Estate Planning Talk with Your Parents
4 Steps for a Successful Estate Planning Talk with Your Parents
“I’ll have to manage my parents’ finances at some point, but they don’t like to talk about this and I don't know where things are or what they want!” Does this sound familiar? These four steps can help!
Success Story – Help Your Beneficiary Reduce Taxes on an Inherited IRA
Success Story – Help Your Beneficiary Reduce Taxes on an Inherited IRA
Patty and Steve want to leave a $1 million IRA to support their daughter with steady income but are worried about loss to taxes. Learn how they can use creative estate planning to reduce taxes and increase their impact.