Sudden Wealth or Inheritance

Whether through inheritance, a legal settlement, or unexpected financial windfall, sudden wealth can bring both excitement and uncertainty. These moments often arrive without a roadmapโ€”and without preparation, they can lead to missed opportunities, tax consequences, or decisions made in haste. We help clients slow down, evaluate their options, and create a plan that respects both the wealth and the responsibilities that come with it.

Why It Matters

Sudden wealth is rarely just about money. It often carries emotional weightโ€”loss of a loved one, rapid lifestyle changes, or new expectations from family and friends. Without clear guidance, itโ€™s easy to fall into reactive decisions, unsustainable spending, or uncoordinated investing. Our role is to bring structure and strategy to an otherwise overwhelming moment.

How We Help

We act as a financial anchor, helping clients manage new assets responsibly while preparing for what comes next:

  • Evaluating the source and tax implications of the windfall
  • Creating a calm, step-by-step financial transition plan
  • Building a personalized investment strategy based on risk tolerance
  • Addressing estate, trust, and legacy considerations
  • Structuring gifts, inheritances, or support for family members
  • Protecting newfound wealth through insurance and liability planning
  • Incorporating charitable giving goals and donor-advised funds
  • Avoiding common behavioral pitfalls and emotional financial decisions

Sudden Wealth / Inheritance Navigator

Turn a windfall into a durable plan. This tool organizes facts, estimates prudent tax/holdbacks, frames a 30/60/90-day action plan, and proposes a simple buckets-based deployment. Runs entirely in your browser; no data is sent anywhere.

Updated: Sep 4, 2025

1) Windfall Basics

2) Tax & Legal Context

Working placeholder for federal/state exposure; refine with CPA.

3) Liquidity, Debts & Goals

Credit cards/loans > ~7โ€“8% APR.
12โ€“24 months (housing, tuition, etc.).

Quick Indicators

Tax holdback (est.)
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Gross ร— set-aside %.
Net provisional
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After holdback & near-term uses.
Runway funded
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Emergency months covered.

This tool is educational; it is not tax, legal, or investment advice. Confirm specifics with your CPA/attorney before acting.

Plan Overview

Fill inputs and click โ€œGenerate Planโ€.

Why this approach

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30 / 60 / 90-Day Action Plan

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Deployment Framework (Buckets)

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Advisory Handoff & Resources


Your Notes (printable)

Important compliance notes
  • This tool is educational and does not provide tax, legal, or investment advice; it does not calculate tax liabilities or RMD schedules.
  • Inheritance and beneficiary rules vary by account type, state law, and plan documents. Confirm titling and distribution requirements with your CPA/attorney and the custodian before acting.
  • No PII is transmitted; all logic runs client-side.

Common Triggers

Clients typically reach out when:

  • They receive a large inheritance from a parent or spouse
  • They experience a legal settlement or insurance payout
  • They receive a large stock grant or concentrated holding from an IPO
  • They win a lottery, sweepstakes, or other sudden financial event
  • They want to avoid โ€œsquanderingโ€ new wealth or making avoidable mistakes

How We Add Value

We provide clarity and confidence during what can be a disorienting time. Clients benefit from:

  • A trusted, fiduciary partner with no product agenda
  • Experience navigating high-stakes, emotionally sensitive transitions
  • Tax-aware and investment-integrated wealth preservation
  • Support balancing generosity, lifestyle, and long-term security
  • Coaching and planning that protect your best interests

Wealth Without a Plan Is Just a Number

Sudden wealth opens new doorsโ€”but without structure, those doors can lead to stress instead of freedom. Our job is to help you pause, plan, and take action with purposeโ€”so your wealth serves your life, not the other way around.

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