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3 Steps to See You and Your Heirs Through a Wealth Transfer

3 Steps to See You and Your Heirs Through a Wealth Transfer

The Baby Boomer generation is currently the largest holder of assets — but not for long. There’s about to be a period in which the largest wealth transfer in history takes place, called the Great Wealth Transfer. By 2048, an estimated $124 trillion, according to Cerulli Associates, is expected to be passed down from Boomers […]

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Old Republic Upheld in Asset Transfer of Bankrupt Florida Title Insurer Subsidiary

Old Republic Upheld in Asset Transfer of Bankrupt Florida Title Insurer Subsidiary

Old Republic National Title Insurance Co., one of the largest title insurers in Florida, did not fraudulently transfer assets from a bankrupt subsidiary, and the bankruptcy court did not err in excluding an expert’s valuation testimony, a federal appeals court decided this week. “Although the (bankruptcy) court recognized that some of the facts in the

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The Largest Wealth Transfer in History—What It Means for Your Finances and Savings

The Largest Wealth Transfer in History—What It Means for Your Finances and Savings

Key Takeaways Baby boomers are set to pass on approximately $84 trillion in wealth to heirs by 2045, greatly impacting personal finances and the economy. Wills, trusts, and annual gift strategies can help families minimize taxes and preserve the most wealth. Understanding rules like the step-up in basis and having open family conversations will help

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Why Wills and Trusts Aren’t Enough in the Great Wealth Transfer

Why Wills and Trusts Aren't Enough in the Great Wealth Transfer

In the next two decades, the largest intergenerational wealth shift in history will unfold. Baby Boomers and the Silent Generation are transferring assets at a pace never before seen. Cerulli Associates estimates that about $84 trillion will change hands in the U.S. through 2045, with $72 trillion flowing to heirs and nearly $12 trillion going

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Quiz: Test Your Knowledge of the OBBB, Wealth Transfer and Early Retirement

Quiz: Test Your Knowledge of Retirement, Charity and Taxes

The financial professionals who contribute to Kiplinger’s Adviser Intel are always here to make sure you have the information you need to make critical decisions about your retirement planning, estate planning and tax planning. In the past week, they’ve written about the OBBB’s impact on retirement and estate planning and how you can ensure your

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The $84T “Wealth Transfer” Coming for the Housing Market

The $84T “Wealth Transfer” Coming for the Housing Market

Will the housing market surge for the next 25 years, or is the silver tsunami overblown? In this episode, the hosts of “On The Market” delve into the potential impacts of an $84 trillion wealth transfer on the real estate landscape. As millennials stand to inherit significant sums, will this money flow into real estate,

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