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Author: Bloom Investment Counsel, Inc.

How Should You Pass Real Estate to the Next Generation?

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Passing real estate to your heirs can be a crucial part of your family legacy, whether that real estate be a primary residence, generational vacation property, or income property.

Passing real estate to the next generation is not as straightforward as leaving it to a surviving spouse who has joint ownership. There are many issues that must be considered.

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Estate Planning for Your Global Assets

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Estate planning is a crucial aspect of financial management, and it is no longer limited to just your local assets. As the world becomes increasingly interconnected, you may have accumulated assets in various countries, making it essential to have a more comprehensive estate plan that addresses these global holdings.

Estate planning for your global assets involves careful consideration of various factors such as laws and regulations, tax implications, and cultural differences across different jurisdictions. By engaging in comprehensive estate planning for your global assets, you can have peace of mind knowing that your wealth will be managed and distributed according to your preferences while minimizing potential complications or disputes that may arise due to cross-border complexities.

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4 Tips for a Financially Stable Retirement

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Even if retirement seems like it is far off in your future, it is never too soon to begin retirement planning to optimize your financial position in your retirement years.

Retirement planning includes determining your time horizons, creating a spending budget, tax planning, establishing your risk tolerance, and estate planning, which should all be integrated into a fully comprehensive plan with the help of a financial professional. Below we outline four tips to help in planning for a financially stable retirement.

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4 Reasons You Shouldn’t Ignore Estate Planning

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Estate planning involves a lot more than just making a will. One of the main purposes of an estate plan is to ensure that all your final wishes are carried out in the most tax-efficient manner possible, thereby maximizing the value of your estate for your beneficiaries.

An estate plan is the single most effective way to preserve your wealth and transfer your assets efficiently and tax-effectively in accordance with your wishes. We describe below four reasons why you shouldn’t ignore estate planning.

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The Importance of Conventional Investment Managers in 2023

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In the ever-evolving landscape of investment management, the role of conventional investment managers remains crucial and indispensable. While new technology and digital platforms have gained prominence and greater usage in recent years, conventional investment managers bring a unique set of skills and expertise that cannot be replicated by automated systems.

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