Alterra Advisors Recognized by PSBJ for Corporate Philanthropy
Each year, Puget Sound Business Journal recognizes local companies for...
Alterra Advisors Recognized by PSBJ for Corporate Philanthropy
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How to Build True Family Wealth
How to Build True Family Wealth
In my 40 years working in the financial world, I’ve met many wealthy...
5 Easy Ways to Reduce Estate Taxes
5 Easy Ways to Reduce Estate Taxes
Moving assets out of your estate to reduce estate taxes doesn't always mean a complex web of trusts and legal documents. Here are simple ideas you can use today!
4 Ways to Reduce Estate Taxes and Pass More to Charity – A Video Walkthrough
4 Ways to Reduce Estate Taxes and Pass More to Charity – A Video Walkthrough
Today is a deep dive into ways you can reduce estate taxes and pass...
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!
How Does Charitable Giving Help Reduce Taxes?
How Does Charitable Giving Help Reduce Taxes?
If you’ve worked hard and planned well, you’re likely to accumulate...
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!
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.
A 100% Tax Deduction + 2 More Giving Opportunities in 2021
A 100% Tax Deduction + 2 More Giving Opportunities in 2021
Looking for ways to reduce taxes through strategic giving this year? Here are three opportunities not to miss before the end of 2021.
I’m 73 and Don’t Need My RMDs…What Should I Do?
I’m 73 and Don’t Need My RMDs…What Should I Do?
6 ways to use required IRA and 401(k) distributions you don't need to save taxes and make an impact on loved ones and causes you care about.
Tax Reform, Markets & Inflation, Q2 in Review
Tax Reform, Markets & Inflation, Q2 in Review
The second quarter built on much of the encouraging economic progress we saw in the first quarter. States moved to being nearly fully open, markets advanced, and we learned more about probable tax reforms.