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It is indeed a ‘perfect storm’ for estate planning and no matter where you turn this is all you read about. Your high-net worth clients are reading about it too. However this does not mean that they will act on this opportunity.
During our recent InKnowVision technical webinar we addressed the uses of GRATs (Grantor Retained Annuity Trusts) in the advanced estate planning process. The use of GRATs are commonly used. Unless tested against or integrated with other advanced estate planning options, a high net worth client and their advising team may never really know the true benefit of this advanced estate planning strategy for the larger estate. In return, this could prove more costly and less effective than the desired result.
Advanced estate planning or high net worth tax planning as some call it, requires the security and peace of mind that comes with protecting cash flow or enhancing it . This can be the deciding factor whether or not a client can or will move forward.
As one commenter put it, “Fabulous idea! Where am I supposed to borrow the money to carry out your recommendations?
By starting with a comprehensive cash flow and balance sheet analysis you can be assured that not only will you find the money to carry out the recommendations, the high net worth client and their advising team will be well equipped to make wise choices in the planning process that can produce the desired results.
Revisiting where you start the advanced planning process can be a matter of life or death…. tax that is.
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