It is not uncommon for a client's wealth to be concentrated in one or more retirement plans. As such, the disposition of such retirement plans, both during life and after a client's death, are often at the heart of the negotiations for a prenuptial or divorce agreement.
Getting the 'Benefit' Out of Retirement Plan Benefits
It is not uncommon for a client's wealth to be concentrated in one or more retirement plans. As such, the disposition of such retirement plans, both during life and after a client's death, are often at the heart of the negotiations for a prenuptial or divorce agreement. Understanding the various income tax savings as well as the traps associated with retirement vehicles will give your clients the advantage when involved in such negotiations and thereby enable your clients and their beneficiaries to maximize the benefits of these valuable assets. This article offers a few practical strategies to help your clients get the maximum benefit from their retirement plans, with the lowest tax cost possible.
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