Episode 62

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1st Apr 2025

Are Big Estate Tax Changes Coming?

As we step into 2025, wealthy families and their advisors are already looking ahead to major potential changes in estate and gift tax laws. With key provisions of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act set to expire at the end of this year, many are wondering: What does this mean for estate planning?

In this episode, we break down the possible changes that could take effect on January 1, 2026, and explore strategies to prepare for an uncertain tax landscape. Should you accelerate your gifting? Are certain trusts a smart move? How can stress testing your estate plan help mitigate risk?

Join us as we navigate these questions and provide insights to help you protect and optimize your wealth transfer strategy—no matter what lies ahead.

Chapters:

0:00 - Introduction

1:40 - Are tax changes coming?

8:06 - How trusts can be leveraged here

13:33 - Key takeaways

16:21 - Closing remarks

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About the Podcast

Advance Your Wealth With Homer Smith
Financial advice to generate the results you expect and desire
Advance Your Wealth With Homer Smith provides you and your business with the financial advice needed to make calculated decisions moving forward. With over 18 years of industry experience, Homer Smith, Private Wealth Advisor with Konvergent Wealth Partners, understands the importance of a commitment to customer service and strives to help clients pursue their financial goals towards aspirations and retirement.

Each episode we'll take a deep dive into a different complex topic surrounding personal and business wealth management. So sit back, relax, and enjoy enlightening conversations that highlight an array of financial questions and topics.

Investment advice offered through Integrated Financial Partners, doing business as konvergent wealth partners, a registered investment advisor.