When to Fire a Trustee
Removing a trustee is a serious step that can be costly and time-consuming. However, it may become necessary when a trustee’s actions (or lack thereof) threaten the integrity of the trust.
Gen X, Millennials Set to Inherit Trillions in Real Estate
When inheriting property, heirs have tough choices: keep it, sell it for cash and investment freedom, or use smart financial strategies to manage the asset and cut down on taxes.
Why Is Resident-to-Resident Nursing Home Abuse Increasing?
A sobering investigation has revealed that hundreds of nursing home residents nationwide have been physically harmed by fellow residents, sometimes with tragic consequences.
A Guide to the SSI and SSDI Appeals Process for Older Adults
Appealing an SSI or SSDI denial can be a long and frustrating process, but persistence matters. Many successful claims are approved only after one or more appeals.
Your Unpaid Medical Debt Won’t Be Erased From Credit Reports
Takeaways
A recent federal court ruling reversed a rule that would have removed medical debt from credit reports, meaning this debt can continue to negatively impact credit scores.
Older adults are disproportionately affected by medical debt due to fixed incomes and health…
Giving to Grandkids? Consider Gift Tax, 529 Plans, and More
Takeaways
Grandparents should clarify whether financial assistance for their grandkids is a gift or a loan.
Consider 529 plans for education funding to ensure fairness and tax benefits.
Grandparents should also ensure their own financial security, especially regarding potential long-term care costs.
Grandparents often…
Annual Gift Tax and Estate Tax Exemptions for 2026
Takeaways
The federal estate tax exemption for 2026 will increase to $15 million per individual, with married couples exempt up to $30 million.
The annual gift tax exclusion will remain at $19,000 per individual for 2026, with a lifetime gift and estate…
High Earners Over Age 50 Will Lose a 401(k) Tax Break
Takeaways
Starting in 2026, employees aged 50 and older who earn over $145,000 must make 401(k) catch-up contributions on an after-tax (Roth) basis, losing the immediate pretax deduction.
Affected high earners should check if their employer offers a Roth 401(k) option and…
Survey Highlights Inheritance Expectation Gap
Takeaways
There’s a notable “inheritance expectation gap” between older adults’ plans to leave inheritances and younger adults’ expectations of receiving them, as revealed by a recent LegalZoom survey.
Older generations generally plan to leave more in terms of value and variety of…
Annual Gift Tax and Estate Tax Exemptions for 2026
Takeaways
The federal estate tax exemption for 2026 will increase to $15 million per individual, with married couples exempt up to $30 million.
The annual gift tax exclusion will remain at $19,000 per individual for 2026, with a lifetime gift and estate…
