(by Kemper B. at TWC) Here at The Wealth Conservancy, we focus primarily on wealth coaching for inheritors, as well as wealth management for heirs. However, we do like to throw in the periodic blog post about everyday items that can be useful to all TWC Blog readers. Today’s topic is how a useful little […]
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Buyer Beware: Perpetual Trusts
Perpetual trusts, also known as “dynasty trusts,” seem to be all the rage. These trusts are designed to last multiple generations and avoid the Rule Against Perpetuities (RAP). You might ask why they are bad ideas. We’ll give you some examples, and the reasons will become self-evident. There are many reasons these trusts are becoming […]
Read MoreInherited Wealth, Inherited Wounds: Healing from the Trauma of Legacy
When asked what The Wealth Conservancy is all about, our reply is that we guide our clients to navigate the trauma of inheritance. I bristle when someone responds with, “I wish I had that problem!” though I can understand where they’re coming from. Most of us see the advent of an inheritance as a solution […]
Read MoreThe Value of a Digital Estate Repository – Part II
In this two-part blog post series, we first went over the big picture items that leafplanner has to offer for estate organization, and in this part, we will detail the importance of your leafplan in the day-to-day aspects of life. If you missed last week’s blog and are unfamiliar with TWC’s newest partner, leafplanner, you […]
Read MoreThe Value of a Digital Estate Repository – Part I
If you have dealt first-hand with having to organize a messy estate binder and want to make your own plan more accessible, going electronic might be your answer. With more of the world switching from physical hardcopies to a more digital environment, you may find it easier to switch your estate binder to a digital […]
Read MoreAirline Junk Fees
Junk fees from hotels and airlines have become a hot topic, but thankfully, they’re getting easier to spot. During the 2023 State of the Union address, President Biden pledged to eliminate surprise resort fees that hotels tack on at checkout. California has already passed laws to bring more transparency to pricing, and other states are […]
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