Retirement Planning Legal Considerations
Don't forget trust and estate considerations when planning for your retirement. Understand when you should take Social Security retirement benefits, what documents you need to review if retiring to a new state, how to communicate and incentivize your wishes in your estate plan, what might have changed with the 2019 SECURE Act, and information about the IRAs and beneficiaries.
Social Security Retirement Age and Benefits
Estate planning experts explain when you should take Social Security retirement benefits and how the decision may result in a reduction of income for dependents.
Should I Sign New Estate Planning Documents When I Move to a New State?
When you move to a new state, do you need to update your estate planning documents? ACTEC Fellows discuss which document you need to update and why.
Common IRA Beneficiary Scenarios
There are no do-overs with IRA beneficiaries! Understand the typical IRA beneficiary scenarios and why it’s critical to review every time you set up an IRA.
IRAs and IRA Beneficiaries
IRA beneficiary designations can be confusing. Learn the essentials of IRAs and naming IRA beneficiaries such as how to name a spouse, children, a trust, unborn children or charities as beneficiaries in this short video.
How the SECURE Act May Impact Your Retirement Plan
The SECURE Act, enacted in December 2019, changes everything in regard to estate planning with retirement benefits. Learn what you need to know from the experts at ACTEC.
Utilizing Positive Psychology in Your Estate Plan
Learn the role of positive psychology and communication when creating your estate plan and leaving assets to family and beneficiaries. Understand how to utilize a positive attitude framework that measures effective communication in estate planning.