Study Shows that Some of America’s Wealthiest People Are Ready to Transfer Their Assets

The tax overhaul from 2017 has prompted many people to rethink their overall estate and tax strategies. The coronavirus pandemic has also made it easier for some of America’s wealthiest families to pass on assets to their grandchildren and children tax free. Volatile markets and plunging interest rates have created a unique opportunity just keeping plenty of financial advisors and estate planners busy.

Some of the ways that wealthy families are taking advantage of this current market is to loan assets or cash to other family members. This means that heirs are eligible to borrow up to millions of dollars and then reinvest that money in profit for many upsides. Many beneficiaries today would be eligible to lock in extremely low rates for years or even decades.

Other estate planning strategies, such as those that relay on loans to trusts are also extremely popular. The advantage of these techniques is that they don’t eat into the gift tax exemption for 2020. Many wealthy families are scheduling consultations with their estate planning lawyers to discuss grantor retained annuity trusts which enables beneficiaries to profit from future investment gains with minimal or no risk of losing money.

Our office is here to help- are you concerned with the most effective strategies to pass on your wealth to the next generation? We can advise you about next steps so you know what to expect. Contact our Virginia Beach office today.