Tom CulpepperJun 15, 20183 min readRoth IRA Conversions After Tax Reform...Still a good idea?Twenty years ago, the Roth IRA first became available to investors as a financial tool for their estate planning needs. These accounts...
Tom CulpepperJun 8, 20183 min readHow to Fix 5 Common Estate Planning ProblemsNot surprisingly, most people loathe reviewing their estate plan because it can be both confusing and daunting. Others do not want to...
Tom CulpepperJun 1, 20183 min readHow to Leave Your Life Insurance and Retirement Plan to Your Minor ChildrenYour children are your pride and joy. It is no surprise that at some point or another, every parent likely becomes concerned about who...
Tom CulpepperMay 21, 20183 min readWhy Not Just Go Online and Create Your Own Estate Planning Documents Cheaply?There are many software programs, as well as websites, that sell do-it-yourself estate planning documents. These websites and form tools...
Tom CulpepperMay 14, 20183 min readProtecting Your Children’s Inheritance When You are DivorcedConsider this story. Beth’s divorce from her husband was recently finalized. Her most valuable assets are her retirement plan at work and...
Tom CulpepperMay 4, 20183 min readDon’t Make These Common, Expensive Mistakes: How to Leave Assets to Minor ChildrenMost parents want to make sure their children are provided for in the event something happens to them while the children are still...
Tom CulpepperApr 26, 20183 min readWhy Your Estate Planner Needs to Know If You’ve Lent Money to FamilyMany children and grandchildren are skipping the traditional bank and obtaining loans from parents or grandparents. Unfortunately, we...
Tom CulpepperApr 26, 20183 min readGift Giving the Tax-Free WayAlthough it’s the season of giving, no one wants to share with the IRS. Luckily, the law provides you many opportunities to give gifts to...
Tom CulpepperApr 26, 20183 min readAre Your Documents Following the Same Script? Basics of Beneficiary Forms and Estate PlanningIn the event of your untimely death, the manner in which your beneficiaries -- or those people who receive your assets from your estate...