John Mateyko
John Mateyko , Managing Partner of IDEX Financial , encourages individuals and families to begin reviewing their estate plans now in anticipation of upcoming tax law changes. With exemptions expected to decrease and tax rates potentially rising, careful preparation can make a significant difference in protecting wealth and ensuring a smooth transfer of assets. Planning Opportunities Ahead While upcoming changes may create new challenges, they also highlight opportunities to take action today. By reviewing your current strategy, you can decide whether adjustments are needed to reduce exposure to estate taxes and provide greater security for your loved ones. Strategies That Can Help Spousal Lifetime Access Trust (SLAT): A way to transfer assets between spouses while excluding future growth from estate taxes. Provides flexibility for the beneficiary spouse but requires planning to ensure the donor spouse retains sufficient assets. Credit Shelter Trust (CST): Helps protect ass...