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Can UPREIT Structures Help in Reducing Estate Taxes?
Estate planning is a complex process with various goals, one of which is to help reduce estate taxes and ease the burden on heirs. There are a few strategies you can employ to support these goals, such as investing in an umbrella partnership real estate investment trust (UPREIT).
How Passive Real Estate Strategies May Support Estate Planning Goals
Estate planning has long focused on preserving wealth, minimizing tax burdens, and facilitating the transfer of assets to beneficiaries.. While trusts, wills, and insurance remain foundational tools, advisors increasingly recognize the potential role of passive real estate in supporting these objectives.
Can Qualified Intermediaries Be Replaced During an Exchange?
A 1031 exchange is a detailed real estate transaction that, when executed properly, may allow for the deferral of capital gains taxes. The complexity of the process stems from the many rules the IRS has implemented to prevent abuse. One of these requirements is working with a qualified intermediary sometimes referred to as an accommodator.
1031 Exchange Solutions for High-Net-Worth Investors
As a high-net-worth investor (HNWI), managing your real estate portfolio goes beyond acquiring new assets. You also have to consider other aspects like tax exposure, wealth preservation, and long-term flexibility. One strategy designed to help address these considerations is the 1031 exchange. Also called the like-kind exchange, this strategy can potentially allow you to defer capital gains taxes, diversify your portfolio, and even enjoy passive income.
How DSTs Can Complement a Traditional Real Estate Portfolio
Real estate remains a widely used investment option due to its perceived relative stability and the range of market sectors available. However, many investors maintain portfolios made up primarily of traditional, directly owned real estate. This concentration can introduce increased risk exposure and often requires ongoing, active management. For those seeking broader diversification or reduced management demands, alternative structures may be worth considering.
DST Market Trends Advisors Should Watch
Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs) are playing a growing role in tax-deferred real estate strategies.. While DSTs have long been used in 1031 exchanges, market forces are shaping new dynamics that are influencing how advisors and investors evaluate these structures.
Can You 1031 Out of a TIC?
Being a co-owner in a tenancy-in-common (TIC) can offer advantages, such as access to larger properties, but it may also introduce structural limitations. Investors seeking greater control or portfolio simplification may consider exiting a TIC interest. This raises an important question: can a TIC interest be exited through a 1031 exchange?
Making IPWM Part of Your Core Offering: Operational Integration Tips
Investment Property Wealth Management (IPWM) is no longer a niche service. It’s becoming an increasingly relevant capability, particularly for advisors working with clients who have substantial real estate holdings. For advisors looking to differentiate and add value, integrating IPWM into the core offering may offer a strategic opportunity.
How DST Investments May Support Estate Settlements
When someone passes away, their loved ones don’t only face grief and loss. Estate settlement can become a complicated legal and financial process, involving debt resolution, tax considerations, and asset distribution. Managing debts, resolving taxes, and distributing assets can become a burden. You do not want to leave this type of legacy to your loved ones.
How Fractional Real Estate May Support Multi-Generational Wealth Strategies
As families prepare for wealth transfer, advisors are increasingly called upon to help families create strategies that support preservation and grow capital across generations. Real estate continues to play a meaningful role in legacy portfolios —but traditional ownership models can present challenges. Management responsibilities, illiquidity, and concentrated risk often hinder long-term planning.
