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IRA and Estate Planning

Stephanie Thompson, Estate Planning Attorney of Krueger Hernandez & Thompson SC · Apr 19, 2018 ·

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Do you have an IRA? If so, you realize this is a good way to save money for retirement. You also realize that it can be a big part of your estate plan.

It’s important to look at this as more than a simple way of saving money. There are other benefits, other details to address, and of course, plenty of questions to answer.

When it comes to matters of retirement planning, there is no point in taking a “wait and see” approach. Instead, you need to tackle this head on to ensure that you are making all the right decisions at the right time.

The first thing you need to do is take the steps necessary to maximize the value of your retirement assets. To ensure that you and your money are protected at all times, you want to look into the many tax reduction strategies that apply to your situation. By doing so, you may soon find that there are moves you can make to save yourself a lot of money.

How to Plan for the Future

It’s one thing to believe that you understand your IRA and estate plan. It’s another thing entirely to know with 100 percent certainty that you are on the right track.

Once you know how to plan for the future, everything will begin to fall into place as far as your IRA and other retirement assets are concerned. Soon enough, you will realize that your estate plan and retirement plan are on the same page.

Here are a few key tips to follow:

  1. Know your assets inside and out. Just because you have an IRA does not mean you understand what this is all about. You need to know where the money is held, what you are investing in, whether you or gaining or losing, and much more.
  2. Remain organized. Do you know where to find key contact information for your IRA and other retirement planning vehicles? It’s important to remain organized at all times, as you never know when you will need to make a key change down the road.
  3. Estimate how much money you will need in retirement. This is easier said than done, especially if you are a long way out, but it’s something you should attempt to do nonetheless. When you know how much money you need, you can set goals in relation to how much money you are saving.
  4. Track your goals. It’s not good enough to create short and long term goals. You also need to track these, year after year, to ensure that you are working in the right direction. If you find yourself off track, decide how to change things for the better.
  5. Get the help you need. Although you may have a solid grasp of your IRA and estate planning strategies, don’t shy away from getting professional help. From an attorney to a tax professional, there are people out there who can provide advice and make sure you are always making good decisions with your time and money.

These are just a few of the many tips you can follow to ensure that you feel good about your retirement and estate plans. When these are working together in harmony, you will feel like the weight of the world has been lifted from your shoulders.

Do you need help now, not later? If so, you have come to the right place. You won’t regret this decision, as it will put you in position to better understand your situation. We will discuss a variety of matters related to retirement and estate planning. Along with this, you are given the opportunity to ask questions.

From there, you will have your footing and be in position to make better decisions down the road. We hope to see you soon! We Listen, We Care, We Get Results! Call us today for a free consultation.

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Stephanie Thompson, Estate Planning Attorney of Krueger Hernandez & Thompson SC
Stephanie Thompson, Estate Planning Attorney of Krueger Hernandez & Thompson SC
As the owner of Krueger Hernandez & Thompson SC, it is Stephanie’s mission to address each client’s goals for their estate plan. By identifying their wishes and concerns she can educate, guide, and counsel on the different tools and options that will effectively and efficiently accomplish those goals.
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