A Closer Look at Charitable Giving
Charitable giving has many benefits on its own. Some taxpayers wrongly assume it is always beneficial for taxes, but that depends on individual tax circumstances and the type of donation.
PBMares Wealth Management Named Top 150 AUM Firm by Accounting Today
PBMares Wealth Management, LLC was recently ranked as a Top 150 CPA Firm by AUM (assets under management) by Accounting Today magazine, the premier publication [...]
Family Love Letter: Bridging the Gap Between Generations
While dealing with the emotional loss of a loved one, you also face the burden of managing the intricacies of the deceased’s affairs. Learn how the Family Love Letter can help.
Webinar Recording: The Family Love Letter
Learn more about the Family Love Letter as an important estate planning tool in this complimentary webinar by PBMares experts.
Is 2021 the Year to Gift?
It should come as little surprise that Congress seeks ways to generate revenue given current spending levels. So what has been proposed and how might it affect high net worth estate and gift planning?
Understanding the Role of Cognitive Bias and Economic Bubbles
Lately, there have been several stories regarding the possibility that the U.S. economy is in a stock market bubble. It seems whenever there are extended time periods with high growth, the word bubble appears and investors start to become uneasy. So, what are bubbles and should we be concerned with them?
Managing Those Physical Stocks in Your Safety Deposit Box
Taking steps now to transfer your physical stock to electronic will take a considerable burden off of your executor. Plus, if you are able to transfer your physical stock while you are alive, you may also be able to retitle said stock and avoid probate.
Navigating “Per Stirpes” Election for Beneficiary Designations
What happens if any of your primary or contingent beneficiaries pass away before you? If your intent is to leave behind a legacy for that particular beneficiary’s heirs, adding the Per Stirpes designation may be advantageous.
Open Enrollment: Making the Most of Employee Benefits
Open Enrollment season is upon us, and for many employees, it is time to enroll in company benefits for the upcoming year.
SECURE Act: Potential Implications to Naming Your Trust as Retirement Beneficiary
Since the SECURE Act passed in December of 2019, several clients have reached out regarding the so-called “10 Year Rule” which stipulates all retirement assets must be distributed to certain beneficiaries within 10 years of the client’s passing.