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Estate Planning Strategies in Uncertain Times with Nick Sasso (Ep. 57)

Estate Planning Strategies in Uncertain Times with Nick Sasso (Ep. 57)

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Are you ready to safeguard your wealth for generations to come? In volatile times, understanding advanced estate planning has never been more essential.

In this episode of Maximizing Outcomes, Jim McGovern is joined by Nick Sasso, estate planning attorney at Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP, to dive into the complexities of estate tax exemptions and strategic planning using trusts. 

With current laws set to change, don’t leave your assets exposed. Nick shares insights on the risks of relying solely on today’s high estate tax exemptions and how sophisticated trusts can provide flexibility and control over your assets.

Jim and Nick discuss:

  • The history and future of estate tax exemptions
  • Dangers of complacency in estate planning
  • The role and benefits of irrevocable trusts like SLATs and ILITs
  • Innovative trust solutions such as the Beneficiary Defective Inheritors Trust (BDIT)
  • And more!

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About our guest:

Nick Sasso serves as counsel in the firm’s Estate Planning and Wealth Preservation practice group.  He brings a depth of experience with a focus in the areas of estate planning, tax planning, high-net-worth planning, business succession planning, charitable giving, special needs planning, and trust and estate administration. 

Most of Nick’s practice is centered around efficient tax planning strategies for individuals, families and family owned businesses. Specifically, Nick has successfully navigated complex qualified fund planning allocations for clients after the limitation of lifetime stretch IRAs post the 2020 Secure Act through the utilization of charitable planning. He has also successfully assisted numerous family businesses through strategic tax generational lifetime transfers. Nick advises clients in regard to inter vivos and testamentary planning techniques with a special focus on generation skipping transfer tax planning, timed defective trust funding, complex and rolling grantor retained annuity trust plans, and beneficiary deemed owner trust toggle provisions based on a balance of estate, gift and income tax scenarios.

Nick also safeguards the privacy of athletes, business owners, media personalities, and other high profile clients by employing blind trust ownership strategies.

Known for his dedication to pro bono work, Nick received the Ohio Northern Pro Bono Service Recognition Award in 2011. He also received the Volunteer Attorney of the Year for the 18th Judicial District of Arkansas in 2013 and the Legal Aid of Arkansas Pro Bono Service Award in 2017.

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Understanding Wealth Erosion Factors: The Hidden Forces at Play (Ep. 48)

Understanding Wealth Erosion Factors: The Hidden Forces at Play (Ep. 48)

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What is wealth erosion, and how does it silently put you on a financial treadmill?

Discover how seemingly small factors can amount to a massive impact on long-term success.

Listen in as Jim McGovern explains why money and math don’t always align and how various factors, such as taxes, inflation, and certain choices, can gradually erode wealth over time. Using relatable analogies, like the slow formation of the Grand Canyon and the lifecycle of apples, Jim illustrates how small, seemingly insignificant elements can significantly impact your financial future. Tune in to learn actionable strategies for protecting and growing your wealth, the importance of understanding opportunity costs, and why the process of managing money is more critical than where you invest it.

Key Highlights:

  • Math vs Money: Why math and money don’t always work align and how this misconception can be costing you.
  • Erosion Factors: Discover how taxes, inflation, and lifestyle changes can subtly drain your wealth over time
  • Opportunity Cost: Understand the importance of opportunity cost in making sound financial decisions
  • Process vs Products: Learn why the process of managing money matters more than the specific financial products chosen.
  • Proactive Planning Today: Why taking action now is so critical.
  • Plus, so much more!

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Trust Companies vs. Individual Trustees: Which Is Right for Your Special Needs Trust? Discussion with Dan Ehrmentraut of Capital First Trust (Ep. 30)

Trust Companies vs. Individual Trustees: Which Is Right for Your Special Needs Trust? Discussion with Dan Ehrmentraut of Capital First Trust (Ep. 30)

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Supplemental Needs Trust is an often-underrated game-changer, paramount for enhancing the quality of life for individuals with special needs.

In this episode, Jim McGovern talks with Dan Ehrmentraut, Senior Vice President of Business Development at Capital First Trust, about the ins and outs of Supplemental Needs Trusts. Together, they dive into the world of trust management, debunking common misconceptions, and shedding light on how these tools can protect assets and qualify individuals for essential government benefits.

Throughout this episode, Jim and Dan discuss:

  • The definition of Supplemental Needs Trusts, their key benefits, and who can benefit from them 
  • How a trust can qualify an individual for government benefits while protecting other assets 
  • The crucial role of estate planning in preserving the beneficiary’s access to resources and eligibility for benefits 
  • The reluctance of many corporate trustees to administer special needs trusts, and how Capital First Trust fills this gap 
  • And more!

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About our guest:

Dan Ehrmentraut is a seasoned expert in trust management with an illustrious career in both law and finance. Holding a J.D. from the University of New York at Buffalo and admitted to the New York Bar in 1984, Dan carries a wealth of experience and knowledge. Over two decades, Dan worked his magic in traditional bank trust departments, navigating roles as Trust Officer, Regional Trust Manager, Supervisor of Trust Tax and IRA, Sales Manager, and Department Head. His journey took him further to the doors of several large financial service companies, playing significant roles in business development.

In 2013, Dan joined Capital First Trust Company, expanding its directed trustee presence across various financial and legal landscapes. His vast experience and knack for details have led him to successfully work with numerous financial advisors on complex estate plans, integrating the benefits of a directed trust structure for wealthy clients.

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