Posts tagged with "SECURE Act"
Estate Planning · March 23, 2026
Your retirement accounts may be your largest asset, but they don’t pass the way most people think. What looks like a simple beneficiary decision can quietly trigger forced withdrawals, higher taxes, and lost protection for the people you love. Naming the wrong setup isn’t just a paperwork issue, it can reshape the inheritance itself. And by the time your family feels the impact, the rules are already in motion.
Estate Planning · February 20, 2026
Most people assume their loved ones will simply receive what they leave behind. But some inheritances come with tax bills your beneficiaries never expected. Retirement accounts, investment portfolios, and even life insurance can trigger different tax consequences after death. Smart estate planning looks at how every asset transfers and how it’s taxed. Read before taxes quietly reduce what you meant your family to receive.
Estate Planning · January 12, 2026
Have retirement savings? The SECURE Act 2.0 quietly changed how your loved ones inherit IRAs and 401(k)s, and how much they may lose to taxes. An outdated estate plan could leave your family with delays, confusion, and avoidable tax bills. This article explains what changed, common mistakes, and how proper estate planning protects your beneficiaries. Read the full article to be sure your retirement savings support the people you love, not the IRS, when it matters most Act now and review plan now
Estate Planning · December 11, 2023
Got Unused 529 College Savings? Big Changes Are Coming in 2024! Imagine converting your stagnant education savings into a flourishing retirement fund. Starting in 2024, you can roll over up to $35,000 from a 529 plan into a Roth IRA, without the burden of taxes or penalties. This means more control over your financial future and a savvy way to boost your retirement savings. Plus, learn how this act benefits grandparent-owned 529 accounts in a way never seen before, potentially enhancing your eli
Estate Planning · April 03, 2020
Your retirement account assets are extremely valuable, and you’ll want to ensure those assets are well managed not just for yourself but for your future generations. While the SECURE Act has significantly altered the tax implications for retirement planning and estate planning, there are still plenty of tax-saving options available for managing your retirement account assets, but these options are only available if you plan for them. Read here to know more.
Estate Planning · March 27, 2020
The changes ushered in by the SECURE Act have dramatic implications for both your retirement and estate planning strategies—and not all of them are positive. Here are three of the SECURE Act’s biggest changes and how they stand to affect your retirement account both during your lifetime and after your death.