Category Archives: Financial Planning

Estate Planning: A Continuous Process

Living Trust and Estate Plan ImageEstate planning is a continuous process and estate plan documents should be reviewed at least every decade and upon any major changes in lifestyle or family structure.

A basic estate plan includes a Will, a Medical Power of Attorney, and a Durable General Power of Attorney for financial matters.

A Will addresses the distribution of assets, paying debts and taxes, and providing guardians and conservators for any minor children.

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Contributing to a Roth IRA through the Backdoor in 2017

Roth IRA ImageMany high income earners believe that they cannot contribute to a Roth IRA.  This is because they are unaware of the loophole they can use by contributing through the backdoor.

The income limitations imposed by the Internal Revenue Service create the perceived barrier.  For 2017, the income and contribution limits for a Roth IRA are as follows:

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