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Five Reasons Not to Give Your Child Power of Attorney
Should your child have Power of Attorney? Here are 5 reasons why they may not be the best choice & what alternatives to consider.
Peter Newman, CFA®
Feb 134 min read


Power of Attorney Explained: Choosing the Right One for Your Needs
Understand the 4 types of Power of Attorney (POA) and how to choose the right agent to protect your financial and medical decisions.
Peter Newman, CFA®
Feb 33 min read


Why Inheriting an IRA Can Come with a Tax Surprise
Inheriting an IRA? Learn how income taxes and new rules could impact your inheritance and reduce your IRA withdrawals.
Peter Newman, CFA®
Sep 25, 20243 min read


Essential Document Checklist
Proper management of financial and legal documents can prevent unnecessary headaches and ensure that you're always prepared for the future.
Peter Newman, CFA®
May 2, 20243 min read


Estate Planning Checklist
Check to see if your estate strategy needs any adjustment. Begin by answering these 9 important questions.
Peter Newman, CFA®
Sep 8, 20225 min read

4 Parts of an Estate Strategy
Life is complex and so is estate planning. Gain confidence by having a team help you plan ahead for all of life’s important decisions.
Peter Newman, CFA®
May 26, 20224 min read


What I Learned Reviewing My Own Beneficiaries
I reviewed my account beneficiaries and what I discovered cemented my beliefs on the importance of this practice.
Peter Newman, CFA®
May 19, 20223 min read


Keep Your Trustees And Agents Up To Date
If I don’t set goals for administrative issues like this, they tend to fall to the bottom of my list. I challenge you to do the same.
Peter Newman, CFA®
May 12, 20224 min read


Ultra-wealthy Should Plan for 40% Estate Tax
Just because your estate isn't hit with the federal estate tax, that doesn't necessarily mean you're completely off the hook.
Peter Newman, CFA®
Oct 14, 20213 min read


Steps to Close Out an Estate After a Loved One Dies
In recognition of this reality, Peak Wealth Planning has assembled a checklist that you may find useful at such a time. Download it here.
Peter Newman, CFA®
Sep 30, 20216 min read


Essential Estate Planning Documents
In order to allow loved ones to manage your healthcare wishes and financial matters there are several documents you should consider.
Peter Newman, CFA®
Sep 9, 20212 min read


Bulletproof Your Wealth for the Next Generation
Work with your financial advisor and estate planning attorney to set up your retirement plan and life insurance beneficiaries properly.
Peter Newman, CFA®
Oct 29, 20205 min read


Life Insurance Explained: Term vs Whole
This article will dive into the key differences between the two primary versions of life insurance available to you - Term and Whole.
Peter Newman, CFA®
Jul 23, 20204 min read
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