How We Protect You
Robert P Brown Uses A Suite Of Insurance-Based Financial Tools, Coordinated With Your Legal And Tax Advisors, To Build A Comprehensive Estate Protection Strategy Tailored To Your Situation.
We offer a range of specialized services tailored to meet your individual needs.
Estate & Gift Tax Reduction
State & Federal Strategies To Minimize Tax Exposure Legally
Life Insurance & Annuity Planning
Powerful Tools That Protect Wealth And Reduce Taxable Estate Value
Disability & Long Term-Care Safeguard Your Estate From Being Depleted By Health Care Cost.
Coordinated Team Planning We Work With Your Attorney & CPA
SERVICE 1: STATE & FEDERAL ESTATE TAX REDUCTION
New York Has A $7.35M Exemption Which Has Graduated Rates Up To 16% If Estate Exceeds 105% Of The Exemption Amount
New Jersey Has No State Estate Tax. Instead, There Is An Inheritance Tax Based On Beneficiary Class
Maryland Has Both A State Estate Tax $5M And A Maximum Tax Rate Of 16% And A Separate Inheritance Tax
Delaware Has No State Estate Tax And No Inheritance
Without A Proactive Strategy, Your Heirs Could Face A Significant Tax Bill. We Identify Legal Strategies Using Life Insurance, Irrevocable-Th Trusts, And Gifting Techniques To Dramatically Reduce -Or Eliminate- This Exposure
SERVICE 2: GIFT TAX PLANNING & ANNUAL GIFTING STRATEGIES
The Federal Gift Tax Annual\ Exclusion Allows You To Transfer Wealth To The Next Generation Tax-Free-But Most Families Never Take Full Advantage. We Design Systematic Gifting Programs That Move Assets Out Of Your Taxable Estate Efficiently, Using IRS-Approved Strategies Including Annual Exclusion Gifts, 529 Contributions, And Crummey Trust Structures.
SERVICE 3: LIFE INSURANCE FOR ESTATE PLANNING
When Properly Structured, Life Insurance Is One Of The Most Powerful Estate Planning Tools Available. Policies Held Inside An Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust (ILIT) can Provide Estate Tax Free Death Benefits To Your Heirs, Cover estate Tax Liabilities, Or Fund Business Succession Plans-Without Adding To Your Taxable Estate.
SERVICE 4: ANNUITY-BASED WEALTH TRANSFER
Annuities Offer Unique Tax Advantages For Transferring Wealth Efficiently. We Design Annuity Strategies That Grow Assets Tax-Deferred, Create Guaranteed Income streams, And Transfer Remaining Values To Heirs With Minimized Tax Impact
SERVICE 5: DISABILITY INCOME PROTECTION
A Serious Disability Can Derail Even The Most Carefully Planned Estate. Disability Income Insurance Protects Your Earning Capacity-Ensuring That Your Estate Plan Stays On Track Even If You're Unable To Work. We integrate Disability Income Planning As A Foundational Component Of Your Wealth Protection strategy
SERVICE 6: LONG-TERM CARE PLANNING
Long-Term Care Costs Are The Single Biggest Threat To Estate Preservation For Families Over 60. Without Proper Coverage , A Prolonged Care Event Rapidly Deplete The Assets Intended For Your Heirs. We Design Long-Term Care Strategies- Including Hybrid Insurance Solutions-That Protect Your Estate From this Risk.
SERVICE 7: COORDINATED TEAM PLANNING
We Believe The Best Estate Plans Are Built By A Team. We Actively Work Alongside Your Existing Attorney and CPA, Ensuring All Strategies Are Legally Sound, Tax-Efficient, And Fully Integrated. For Clients Who Need Referrals To Qualified Attorneys Or CPAs, We Maintain A Network Of Trusted Professionals Across Our Service States.
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