A social security/tax planning strategy called the Social Security Split can impact estate and gift planning as well as social security benefits themselves…
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Social Security Divorce Arithmetic Adds Up to One and a Half
Getting a divorce later in life can really put a crimp in retirement and estate planning, Lisa Zeiderman points out in Financial Advisor Magazine. At Geyer Law, we agree. Often called upon to draft estate planning documents for second marriages, we know how important...
What Can an Elder Law Attorney Do for You?
An elder law attorney works with seniors, taking a holistic approach to the legal issues people commonly face as they age. These include matters of housing, physical and financial health, estate planning, and more. There are as many issues as there are seniors, as life circumstances are different for everyone. An attorney who specializes in the host of the problems senior citizens face can be a wise investment.
Husbands Usually Don’t Consider Their Wives’ Future When Deciding When to Take Social Security Benefits
The amount of Social Security benefits a surviving spouse receives depends, in part, on when their deceased spouse began claiming benefits. However, husbands usually don’t take survivor’s benefits into account when claiming benefits, according to a recent study, meaning that many widows will needlessly experience a significant drop in income.
Senior Taxes, Money, and Retirement in a Biden Administration
The advent of a Biden Administration could bring significant changes to the current landscape for older Americans. Biden has outlined what he would like to accomplish for older Americans, and this article is intended to summarize some of those plans. Social Security...
Six Social Security Changes Taking Effect on January 1, 2021
The Social Security Administration (SSA) publishes upcoming changes to its social security program every October that take effect on January 1 of the next year. These changes can make a difference in how you plan for or live during your retirement years.
If You Have Been Laid Off, Should You Take Your Social Security Benefits Early?
If you are close to retirement age and recently lost your job, there is a good chance you may not find work again. For many, this means an unexpected shortage of cash. As retirement can last a long time, you should proceed with caution about finding ways to supplement cash flow if you have lost your job.
Can the Tax Torpedo Affect Your Estate Plan?
While we offer no direct tax advice at Geyer Law, collaborating with our clients’ tax advisors in arriving at a coordinated plan, we’re always alert for threats and opportunities that affect estate planning… They’ve dubbed it the “tax torpedo”, referring to extra...
Estate Planning Around Social Security
“Social Security is known as the ‘third rail’ of politics: American voters are so protective of the federal retirement program that they’ll electrocute any politician who messes with it,” quips Richard Stolz in Employee Benefit Advisor. The problem for advisors,...
