estate planning
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Even beginning to think about an estate plan can seem overwhelming. Before you start stressing out over who gets Grandma June’s antique vase, take a step back and think about who you want to be…
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Family Office Strategist – Elizabeth Sheehan, J.D. Estate planning is a complicated process filled with legal terms that can be overwhelming. Developing some familiarity with the various documents and roles typically involved in a straightforward…
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By Kim Mueller, Senior Advisor Spring means warmer weather, longer days and blooming flowers – and also a time for a thorough house cleaning after a cold winter. But it may also be the…
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In this installment of Ask the CFP ®, our question is Why don’t wills avoid probate? We are frequently asked whether a will is subject to going through probate. There is a common misconception…
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[button link=”https://monetastl.com/cwcj/cwcj-insider/#signup” type=”big” color=”black”] Sign-up to receive these pieces in your inbox[/button] Senior Advisor, Benjamin Trujillo J.D., LL.M. – Qualified Spousal Trusts (QSTs) are a type of estate planning tool in certain states, like Missouri…
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[button link=”https://monetastl.com/cwcj/cwcj-insider/#signup” type=”big” color=”black”] Sign-up to receive these pieces in your inbox[/button] Senior Advisor, Benjamin Trujillo J.D., LL.M. – A spousal lifetime access trust (SLAT) is a type of irrevocable trust that offers numerous benefits…
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[button link=”https://monetastl.com/cwcj/cwcj-insider/#signup” type=”big” color=”black”] Sign-up to receive these pieces in your inbox[/button] Senior Advisor, Benjamin Trujillo J.D., LL.M. – Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) have long been a popular tool for retirement savings, with many people…
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[button link=”https://monetastl.com/cwcj/cwcj-insider/#signup” type=”big” color=”black”] Sign-up to receive these pieces in your inbox[/button] Senior Advisor, Benjamin Trujillo J.D., LL.M. – Premium financing is a technique that can be used in estate planning to allow individuals and…
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[button link=”https://monetastl.com/cwcj/cwcj-insider/#signup” type=”big” color=”black”] Sign-up to receive these pieces in your inbox[/button] Senior Advisor, Benjamin Trujillo J.D., LL.M. – Estate planning is an important aspect of financial planning that helps individuals and families protect and…
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[button link=”https://monetastl.com/cwcj/cwcj-insider/#signup” type=”big” color=”black”] Sign-up to receive these pieces in your inbox[/button] Senior Advisor, Benjamin Trujillo J.D., LL.M. – An irrevocable life insurance trust (ILIT) is a trust that is designed to hold a life…
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I often hear individuals, both young and old, reference how they don’t need to worry about estate planning or who they’ve selected as beneficiaries because they’ve executed a Will. Let’s set the record straight. A…
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Hello everyone and welcome to this month’s Ask the CFP segment. This month’s question is, “how do I avoid probate with real estate?” If you’re familiar with probate court, you may know it can take…
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Hello everyone and welcome to this month’s Ask the CFP segment. This month’s question is, “how do I avoid probate with real estate?” If you’re familiar with probate court, you may know it can take…
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By Michael Torney, CFP, J.D., LL.M. Despite the stock market’s recent downturn, many people will plan this year to donate money to their favorite nonprofit organizations. But with nearly everyone taking a closer look at all…
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Moneta responds to demand for trust capabilities to enhance intergenerational wealth transfer ST. LOUIS — May 11, 2021 — In an enterprising move, Moneta, a 100% partner-owned firm offering advisory services through its registered investment…
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By Lindsay Taylor, Moneta Senior Advisor With the transfer of power complete, many individuals have begun to worry about the estate tax implications of a Democratic majority-led government. While this provides a great opportunity to…
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By Benjamin Trujillo, JD, LLM – Senior Advisor and Lauren Randazzo, CPA – Advisor On Sunday, December 27, 2020, President Trump signed the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021. The bulk of the provisions within this $2.3 Trillion, 5,000 plus page…
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St. Louis — Diane Compardo, founding partner of Compardo, Wienstroer, Conrad & Janes at Moneta, has been named to Barron’s 2020 Top 100 Independent Advisors. This year marks the second year in a row Diane…
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By Benjamin Trujillo, Senior Advisor and Anna McDonald Elections inspire change, and if there is one thing we can expect from 2020, it is change. Nearly every aspect of life has been altered due to…
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Diane Compardo named to Barron’s Top 100 Women Financial Advisors of 2020 list, landing in the top 50 of recipients.
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By Benjamin Trujillo, Senior Advisor The COVID-19 pandemic has been a difficult time for everyone. It has also created a unique atmosphere for estate planning. The unprecedented current economic environment provides a window of opportunity…
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Many estate plans need to be adjusted after the government made major changes to how retirement plans are accessed, taxed and distributed with the “Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act” (SECURE Act). This…