Episode 45: Understanding the Inheritance Process
by Financial Design Studio, Inc. / June 14, 2024Whether you are preparing to structure or leave an inheritance, we want to help you build, not destroy, relationships. In this episode, we discuss the roles involved and how they work in each stage of the inheritance process.
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Key Moments
1:28 What are the different roles in an estate plan?
17:42 Phase One: Administration and Organization
30:59 Phase Two: Distribution and Taxes
41:47 Phase Three: Now What?
Related Links to the Inheritance Process
Wondering what your next steps are? Find our Estate Planning Checklist here!
To learn more about each role, listen to episode 25, where we interview Heather Walser, an estate planning attorney.
The SECURE Act 2.0 went into effect on 1/1/2020 and changed a lot of rules. Read our article on the latest inherited IRA rules!
Watch our video on Inherited IRA Distributions: Pre-SECURE Act or Post-SECURE Act.
Listen to episode 28, Organizing your Possessions (or your parents!), with Ashley Rapp.
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Credits for Episode 45
Executive Producer and Host : Anna Lewis
Guest : Michelle Smalenberger, CFP®
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Financial Design Studio, Inc.
We are financial advisors in Deer Park and Barrington, IL. A team with a passion for helping others design a path to financial success — whatever success means for you. Each of our unique insights fit together to create broad expertise, complete roadmaps, and creative solutions. We have seen the power of having a financial plan, and adjusting that plan to life. The result? Freedom from worrying about the future so you can enjoy today.