by David Edwards | May 14, 2015 | Elder Care Advising, Estate Planning
We’ve talked previously about what a “helper” is and why it’s so important to not only choose one, but choose a good one. Whether it’s as a trustee, executor, power of attorney or guardian, it’s very important that you choose... 
by David Edwards | Apr 15, 2015 | Elder Care Advising, Estate Planning
Here are 6 IRA planning tips you should consider for your family: 1. Help your grandkids with their own IRA Anyone who starts an IRA early, in their teens or 20’s, will see it grow to huge amounts by retirement. But young people often don’t have the funds... 
by David Edwards | Apr 7, 2015 | Elder Care Advising, Estate Planning
When it comes to your IRA, there are some planning traps you need to look out for… Here are 7 IRA planning problems to consider: 1. Incorrect beneficiaries – This is very basic, but often overlooked. Confirm that the beneficiaries are set up correctly. If... by David Edwards | Mar 17, 2015 | Elder Care Advising, Estate Planning
There are 4 stages in the lifecycle of your IRA, and each one gets progressively more complicated. The last stage is “What happens when I’m gone?” Here is what you need to know about each stage leading up to the last: Before age 59 1/2, you are... by David Edwards | Mar 10, 2015 | Elder Care Advising, Estate Planning
“When is the second best time to pay your taxes?” Many of our clients have retirement accounts, such as an IRA, 401(k) or a 403(b). These accounts take careful planning. Why? Because the accounts typically have never been taxed, and how you plan for them... by David Edwards | Mar 5, 2015 | Elder Care Advising, Estate Planning
IRA planning can be tricky. In order to make sure you plan as best as you can, you should discuss the following questions with your attorney and other advisors: 1. Will you need the IRA funds during your life? If not, you may want to convert to a Roth or use the...