There’s no limit on the amount of cash or assets that may be put into a trust for a child with “special needs”, but setting up and administering a special needs trust (SNT) is no simple matter due to state and federal laws, which dictate a host of rules about: how...
Month: December 2018
In Estate Planning Discussions, Philanthropy Should Get Personal
“Philanthropy can be a differentiator,” the CEO of Exponent Philanthopy tells financial planners. “It can strengthen a client relationships over the long term and even extend to multiple generations.” Yet, in a U.S. Trust survey of 100 people with $3 million or more...
Using Horse Sense in Indiana Estate Planning
“The Indiana equine industry is an important component of the Indiana economy, a report from Purdue Extension pointed out, serving a variety of needs, including: racing showing (second largest use in Indiana) recreation (largest use in Indiana) work...
Big Age Difference Between Spouses Demands Extra Estate Planning Initiatives
“Sizable age gaps (between spouses) can create special challenges from a financial and retirement planning standpoint,” Christine Benz points out in Morningstar. Why? They may need to plan for different retirement dates. They need to plan for different life...