Be Tax Smart About Leaving Assets to Your Heirs

So, you've planned well enough to be able to leave some money to your children or grandchildren. But have you thought about the tax consequences of your gift?

Recently, I wrote about tax-efficient withdrawal strategies for people looking to spend down their assets in retirement while paying fewer taxes. It may also be helpful to address strategies for a tax-efficient way to leave assets to your heirs -- specifically income taxes (rather than estate taxes, which affect very few people). Here are two factors to consider:

1. Your heirs' tax rates

The decision to draw from Roth or tax-deferred savings depends largely on