Financial Planning Tax Roundup

We don’t prepare taxes for our clients, but we tend to be the people who help them avoid tax “surprises.” No one wants unpleasant news, so it’s helpful to deconstruct a client’s taxes so we can understand strategic decisions. But there might not be as many ways to save on taxes as people hope… I…

Should I Add My Adult Child(ren) to My Bank Account?

My sister Dru recently retired from her family law practice after 40 years. I asked her what her most consistently frustrating estate planning experience was, and she quickly answered: “When bank tellers recommend to seniors that they should add children to their bank accounts.” She believes the tellers are well-intentioned. It is most likely the…