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Avoiding Social Security Pitfalls in Divorce

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Sensible Staff
August 12, 2021

The picture shows a sign warning you not to fall in. That represents the pitfalls you should avoid in divorce and Social Security.

Frank Napolitano, Senior Financial Advisor, spoke about divorce and Social Security during a webinar for the Ilumni Institute. See it here.

Optimize Social Security Benefits After Divorce

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Frank Napolitano
J.D., CFP®, CFA® Charterholder - Senior Financial Advisor

March 26, 2021

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A divorced person is entitled to Social Security benefits on their ex-spouse’s record. What are the rules for spousal and survivor benefits?

How Does Divorce Affect Social Security Spousal and Survivor Benefits?

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Frank Napolitano
J.D., CFP®, CFA® Charterholder - Senior Financial Advisor

December 21, 2020

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Divorced spouses need to know about spousal benefits and survivor benefits. This article shows how Social Security calculates these benefits.

The Impact of Divorce on Social Security Benefits

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Frank Napolitano
J.D., CFP®, CFA® Charterholder - Senior Financial Advisor

November 30, 2020

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Social Security benefits are complicated enough. When you throw divorce into the mix, you add another layer of complexity.

Frank Napolitano and Rick Miller to Discuss Divorce Planning and the Lifetime Balance Sheet at the NADP Conference

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Frank Napolitano
J.D., CFP®, CFA® Charterholder - Senior Financial Advisor

January 31, 2020

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Rick Miller and Frank Napolitano will speak at the upcoming NADP conference on using the lifetime balance sheet in divorce planning to make the outcome more equitable and sustainable.

Protecting your legacy in case of an adult child’s divorce

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Rick Fine
MBA, RMA®, CFP® - Principal and Director of Financial Planning

May 10, 2019

Recently, a client came to us with a problem. He had amassed a healthy portfolio and planned to leave it to his two children. He was worried that his daughter’s impending divorce might leave her portion of the inheritance vulnerable to her soon-to-be ex-husband. How do you protect your assets — and your children — [Learn more…]

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