In this episode, Ed and Dan discuss how disclaimers can provide flexibility in estate planning for federal employees and retirees with large traditional TSP and IRA accounts. They explain how disclaimers work, why they may help manage inherited retirement assets, and how beneficiary designations can impact future tax planning for families.
Join us as Ed and Dan discuss the role of disclaimers in retirement and estate planning, including how they can help families navigate inherited TSP and IRA assets, reduce potential tax burdens, and create more flexibility after a retirement account owner’s death.
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Source Article: https://stwserve.com/why-disclaimers-are-being-increasingly-built-into-estate-plans/
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