Blog Author: Stephen C. Hartnett, J.D., LL.M. (Tax), Director of Education, American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys, Inc. This is another in a series of blogs on the basics of estate planning. Trusts are incredibly useful tools. But, like other useful tools, they do not fit every circumstance. They must be used appropriately. For example, a hammer is an exceptional tool to use when looking to drive a nail into a wall. But, if you hit the nail with a glancing blow, the nail will … [Read more...] about Basics of Estate Planning: Two Common Mistakes with Trusts
Basics of Estate Planning: Choosing a Roth or Traditional IRA (or 401k)
Roth and Traditional accounts each have their merits. This blog examines the differences between the two. Blog Author: Stephen C. Hartnett, J.D., LL.M. (Tax), Director of Education, American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys, Inc. This is another in a series of blogs on the basics of estate planning. In this blog, we’ll look at the differences between a Roth and a traditional IRA (or 401k). We’ll also look at considerations in choosing between them. With a traditional IRA (or 401k), … [Read more...] about Basics of Estate Planning: Choosing a Roth or Traditional IRA (or 401k)
