Blog Author: Tereina Stidd, J.D., LL.M. (Tax), Associate Director of Education, American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys, Inc. It might be appropriate to say that Christmas came early for retirement advisors and consumers in 2022 when Congress passed, and President Biden signed into law, the $1.7 trillion omnibus spending bill that included Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (“SECURE”) Act 2.0 (the “Act”). President Trump enacted the original SECURE Act in December … [Read more...] about What You Need to Know About SECURE Act 2.0
Good News for those interested in Medi-Cal Eligibility who have 529 Education Accounts
by Justin M. Kennedy Litherland, Kennedy & Associates, APC, Attorneys at Law Effective January 1, 2019 the principal and interest of 529 education accounts (college savings plans) are exempt assets for Medi-Cal eligibility purposes (AB 1785). Let’s look at an example: Ten years ago, Margaret set up 529 education accounts for each of her four grandchildren and each year Margaret deposited $5,000 per grandchild into the 529 education accounts. Currently, these 529 education accounts … [Read more...] about Good News for those interested in Medi-Cal Eligibility who have 529 Education Accounts
