by Joel Roettger | May 15, 2017 | Asset Protection, Estate Planning, Trusts
Ownership by the Other Spouse–It is not uncommon for a spouse with high liability exposure to transfer assets to his or her spouse with a lower risk profile. Tenancy by the Entirety (TBE)–TBE refers to assets titled in the name of husband and wife. A...
by Joel Roettger | May 5, 2017 | Asset Protection, Estate Planning, Retirement Assets, Tax
The IRS has announced the maximum amount an individual can contribute to a Health Savings Account (HSA) in 2018. For individuals with self-only coverage, the HSA limit will be $3,450. For individuals with with family coverage, the limit will be $6,900. In order to...
by Joel Roettger | Mar 29, 2017 | Asset Protection, Retirement Assets
Yes: Except as provided in subsection (c), any funds or other assets payable to a participant or beneficiary from, or any interest of any participant or beneficiary in, a retirement plan which is qualified under §§ 401(a), 403(a), 403(b), 408 and 408A, or an Archer...
by Joel Roettger | Mar 25, 2017 | Estate Planning, Retirement Assets, Tax
Although many people think of Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) as simply a vehicle to pay current medical expenses, they can also be a valuable component of retirement savings. Contributions can be invested like a 401(k), and the growth inside the account is not taxed...
