Estate Planning · January 15, 2024

Recent changes to the FAFSA rules are a game-changer for grandparents looking to support their grandkids' education. Our latest blog delves into the FAFSA Simplification Act and its impact on 529 college savings plans. Learn how these adjustments allow for more significant contributions without affecting financial aid eligibility. It's an exciting development for family financial planning, offering a new way to invest in your grandchild's future without compromising their aid opportunities.

December 12, 2022

This article will explain how to get your heirs up to speed on their finances, so the transfer of wealth goes smoothly. It doesn't matter if you live in a mansion or a small house; you can protect your family's assets and keep them from experiencing the horrors of financial incompetence. This article outlines the three steps of financial literacy, including how to talk about money with your children. Read more here:

Estate Planning · August 12, 2022

In part one of this series, we discussed 529 plans and education savings accounts, which are both popular options for saving for a college education. Do you know the main reasons for their popularity? It's their tax-saving advantage! The money you contribute to a 529 account grows on a tax-deferred basis, and withdrawals are tax-free, provided they're used for qualified education expenses, such as tuition, room and board, and other education-related fees.

Estate Planning · August 05, 2022

If you have started to save for your child or grandchild’s college education, it’s worth considering whether to use a 529 plan, an education savings account, or an Irrevocable Trust. Here’s what we think you should consider as you decide!