In this episode of the Ask Ralph Show, Ralph Estep Jr. discusses the potential tax burdens of inherited IRAs and how to protect your heirs from overwhelming financial obligations. Ralph shares actionable strategies, including Roth conversions, life insurance, and charitable remainder trusts, to help you minimize taxes and ensure your legacy benefits your loved ones. Through personal stories and real-life examples, Ralph guides listeners through the steps of effective estate planning.
Whether you've recently inherited an IRA or are planning to leave one to your family, this episode offers practical insights on how to avoid hefty tax bills.
Timestamps:
00:00 Episode Overview
01:03 - Listener’s Questions
02:56 Bible Verse
04:02 - Real-Life Example:Victor’s Inheritance Story
07:31 Strategy 1 - Roth Conversions Explained
08:00 Strategy 2 - Life Insurance to Cover Taxes
08:23 Strategy 3 - Using a Charitable Remainder Trust
08:50 Strategy 4 - Spend Down Your IRA
09:14 Strategy 5 - Split Over Multiple Beneficiaries
09:59 Strategy 6 Educating Your Heirs
11:59 Step-by-Step Guide to Solving Kathy's Problem
13:17 Recap
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