1695: Ask Farnoosh: Managing Financial Windfalls: Inheritances, Severances and More
Jul 12, 2024
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Pam Krueger, founder of Wealthramp, and Marienela Collado discuss managing financial windfalls like inheritances and severances. Topics include teaching kids about money, strategies for handling lump sums, tax implications, and setting up special needs trusts. Also, advice on A3B election for tax planning.
Inheritances are non-taxable for recipients, emphasizing the importance of maintaining step-up in basis.
Setting up third-party trusts for special needs beneficiaries safeguards against estate recovery and allows for government assistance prioritization.
Deep dives
Step Up in Basis for Inheritances
Inheritances are not taxable for the recipients, ensuring no tax burden on the recipient. It highlights the importance of not transferring assets before a parent's passing to maintain step-up in basis, which eliminates capital gains tax on inherited assets.
Third-Party Trust Protection for Special Needs Beneficiary
For special needs beneficiaries, setting up a third-party trust ensures protection against estate recovery programs. Properly structured trusts prevent clawbacks and provide financial safeguards for beneficiaries, allowing for government assistance prioritization.
Avoid Sharing Property Title to Protect Asset from Creditors
Sharing property titles with family members, especially adult children, can expose the property to the creditors and liabilities of the additional titleholder. Maintaining ownership can safeguard assets from potential risks and retain primary residence protections.
Utilizing Tax Strategies for Bonuses and Lump Sum Payments
Tax considerations are crucial for bonuses and lump sum payments received, necessitating professional guidance. Utilizing tax-efficient strategies like 83B election for stock options or bonuses can optimize tax liabilities, shifting income from ordinary to preferential tax rates.
Today’s show is about managing and making the most of an inheritance and other windfalls. The Great Wealth Transfer is unfolding, with a record number of assets passed down from generation to generation. Members of our audience have specific questions about this, and to help answer our questions, we have Pam Krueger, who is the founder of Wealthramp, a platform that matches you with qualified, pre-vetted, fee-only financial advisors that fit your priorities and preferences. Visit Wealthramp.com/farnoosh to learn more. Also joining is Marienela Collado, CFP and CPA for Tobias Financial Advisors.
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