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Vincent Chambers, Esq.
Sep 29, 20235 min read
Preserving Wealth with a Spousal Lifetime Access Trust (SLAT)
An overview of SLATs, when one might be appropriate, and potential drawbacks.
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Jun 14, 20232 min read
Donating Stock to Charity—Both You and the World Benefit
We all know how to donate cash to charity, but there’s another way that you can support your favorite causes: donating your stock.
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Yvonne Darby
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Estate Planning at Any Age
Is it too soon to be thinking about an estate plan?
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Vincent Chambers, Esq.
Mar 15, 20234 min read
The Tax Law is Changing – Can a Grantor Retained Annuity Trust (GRAT) Help?
Exploring how a GRAT works in light of the changing estate and gift tax exemption.
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Mar 14, 20235 min read
Generational Wealth, Not Just for the Elite
What is Generational Wealth and how do I create it for my family?Â
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Hannah Boundy, CFA®, CFP®
Aug 10, 20225 min read
Making an Impact with Your Donor-Advised-Fund
A Donor-Advised-Fund is a great way for the charitably minded to make a meaningful difference while remaining financially efficient.
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Hannah Boundy, CFA®, CFP®
Jun 8, 20224 min read
Three Tax Shortfalls That Could Impact Your Living Legacy
When it comes to executing your living legacy, here are three potential tax mistakes that could set you back.Â
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Vincent Chambers, Esq.
Feb 17, 20224 min read
Legacy Planning: Not Just for Your Parents
An overview of Sherwood's Living Legacy Planning and a couple of key areas of interest: medical care and real estate.
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Hannah Boundy, CFA®, CFP®
Jan 21, 20225 min read
Teaching the Grandkids to Ski: A Living Legacy Story
Introducing our newest service: Living Legacy Planning - a holistic approach to planning for those wanting to create their legacy now.
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Michael Davis, CPA
Dec 20, 20214 min read
Tax Efficient Gifting - How to Give More and Pay Less
When planning your legacy, you have three buckets in which your wealth can end up: taxes, family, and charity. Here’s how to minimize taxes.
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Michael Davis, CPA
Oct 13, 20213 min read
Estate Tax versus Inheritance Tax: Who Pays and Does It Apply to You?
It is essential to understand the differences between the estate tax and inheritance tax and how they might apply to you.
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Vincent Chambers, Esq.
Sep 28, 20215 min read
5 Things to Consider When Inheriting Your Parents' House​​
Inheriting a house can be a financial rollercoaster. Here are five tips to help you manage the inheritance of your parents’ home.
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Hannah Boundy, CFA®, CFP®
Oct 5, 20203 min read
Is a Roth Conversion a Good Idea?
As the year draws down, many are considering the possibility of higher tax rates in the future, both as a result of a paying back the...
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Apr 29, 20204 min read
The CARES Act – What It Means for You
On March 27, 2020, President Trump signed into law the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act)...
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Hannah Boundy, CFA®, CFP®
Jan 5, 20202 min read
2019: A Year in Review
As a new year (and a new decade) dawns, we want to express our excitement for all that’s in store for 2020.
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Matthew Davis, CFP®
Jan 4, 20204 min read
Opportunities and Challenges from the SECURE Act
During the final weeks of 2019, the Senate passed significant tax and retirement reforms that were signed into law by the President.
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Matthew Davis, CFP®
Nov 3, 20192 min read
Tax Saving Ideas for 2019
Before the holidays take up most of your time, now is a great time to think through different possibilities to minimize your tax bill.
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