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The widely anticipated SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 became law in December 2022 as part of the omnibus spending bill passed by the U.S. Congress. The legislation outlines a wide variety of updates to retirement plan rules for individuals and plan sponsors alike. Some of the changes take effect in 2023 while other changes will phase in over the next several years. This overview of the SECURE 2.0 Act and the accompanying webcast provide insights on how the Act may affect your retirement strategies moving forward.

Taking retirement account distributions prior to age 59-1/2 is often seen as an off-limits option for many account owners. However, using the IRC §72(t) payment exception can be a helpful tool in managing cash flow in early retirement years.

The current next-generation family members are changing the way families view wealth, no longer focusing on creating wealth for wealth’s sake.

Both your physical health and your financial well-being are connected to good habits and hard work. While good habits can help prevent negative health events, nothing is guaranteed. It’s important to have plans in place to mitigate the stress that can result from a change in your physical or mental condition. Along with addressing your long-term care insurance, there are other steps to take to incorporate health into your wealth plan and prepare for the unexpected.

The SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022, signed into law by President Joe Biden on December 29, 2022, makes significant changes to the administration and taxation of retirement plans. It addresses many practical concerns that surfaced after the passage of the original SECURE Act in 2019 and during the pandemic. Some of the key changes, including the rules for surviving spouses and the required minimum distribution rules, are set out here.

Historically, beneficiaries learned of wealth transfer plans only after the death of the grantor. However, this approach often leads to unanswered questions and, potentially, feelings of betrayal when expectations for future gifts are left unmet. There are several planning tools, including a Statement of Wealth Transfer (SOWTI), that can facilitate a more harmonious and purposeful transfer of both wealth and family values. From this workbook with sample approaches and thoughtful questions on defining wealth and the role of trusts, learn how to develop your own SOWTI.

Despite the challenging economic headwinds and shockwaves of 2022 continuing to reverberate, there are silver linings for those who focus on planning for the long term. In looking ahead, we examine wealth planning strategies through the power of resilience from four different lenses: multigenerational families, business owners, women, and philanthropists.

A large and growing cohort of next generation (next gen) investors in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) are preparing to take on the responsibility of managing their family’s wealth and take on an active role in maintaining sustainable generational success. While there is no standardized playbook for establishing family sustainability, next gen investors and principal wealth owners throughout APAC can help build their own families' futures by considering three core pillars of building a lasting family legacy: shared values, strong wealth governance, and a clear, long-term investment policy.