Creating Liquidity at Death

Creating Liquidity at Death

From The Practical Planner by wealth.com

January 21, 2026 · 23 min

About this episode

The episode discusses the importance of liquidity in estate planning for high-net-worth individuals and various strategies to ensure it.

In this episode of the Practical Planner Podcast, host Thomas Kopelman, along with Anne Rhodes and guest Rachel Hartman, delve into the critical topic of liquidity in estate planning. They discuss the importance of liquidity for high-net-worth individuals, especially in the context of estate taxes and the implications of death. The conversation covers various strategies for creating liquidity, including the role of life insurance, tax implications after death, and the necessity of proper estate planning to avoid complications for beneficiaries. The episode emphasizes the need for advisors to guide clients in ensuring their estate plans are robust and capable of addressing liquidity needs effectively.

People in this episode

Hosts: Thomas Kopelman, Anne Rhodes

Guest: Rachel Hartman

Topics covered

  • liquidity
  • estate planning
  • high-net-worth individuals
  • life insurance
  • estate taxes
  • beneficiaries

Keywords

  • liquidity
  • estate planning
  • life insurance
  • estate taxes
  • high-net-worth
  • beneficiaries
  • advisors

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