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Posted on 12/7/20 at 1:54 pm
Posted by nineteeneighty
Atlanta
Member since Jul 2020
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Posted on 12/7/20 at 1:54 pm
Sadly my father in law will be passing soon, and we stand to inherit considerable amount...probably a little over $2mm with $600k being real estate 1.2mm in an Ira and the rest in taxable brokerage.

My thoughts are to rebalance Ira to our liking and keep funds working for us...basically treat it as retirement dollars. I know we will be required to take rmds on beneficiary IRA.

Sell the house and buy a place in Florida we could use as vacation home/rental then ultimately retire in down the road.

As for taxable brokerage, I want to sell everything when we get step up in basis and pick stocks/etfs I prefer.


What is the money board’s thoughts on this? Appreciate your help
This post was edited on 12/7/20 at 1:55 pm
Posted by makersmark1
earth
Member since Oct 2011
16041 posts
Posted on 12/7/20 at 2:09 pm to
Seems reasonable.

I guess you’ve got 10 years to take out the retiment money.

I’m not a multi house person, but many people like having a place.

Review the portfolio. Keeping some of his stocks may help you get sector representation, etc.

A diversified portfolio is not 20 stocks I like. It’s 20 stocks representing various market caps, industries, etc.

Maybe he’s got a couple of decent dividend payers.
Posted by nineteeneighty
Atlanta
Member since Jul 2020
219 posts
Posted on 12/7/20 at 2:12 pm to
quote:

I guess you’ve got 10 years to take out the retiment money.


Good point. I forgot that was changed with beneficiary IRAs. That will take some tweaking
Posted by makersmark1
earth
Member since Oct 2011
16041 posts
Posted on 12/7/20 at 2:35 pm to
What stocks does he have?

Maybe study a few of those and see if they fill in a gap for you.

Sometimes one can get sort of sector heavy. I know I tend to look at banks, energy, and utilities.

I’d like to see a few ticker symbols that he has that you might not have.
Posted by FinleyStreet
Member since Aug 2011
7905 posts
Posted on 12/7/20 at 2:41 pm to
I would rebalance, sell the house and dump that money into the market. Then, I would quit my job so fast you would've thought my arse grew wheels.
Posted by Brobocop
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Feb 2018
1906 posts
Posted on 12/7/20 at 2:42 pm to
Sorry for your loss.

Also, congratulations. Preserve it for future generations! (if there are any)
Posted by kywildcatfanone
Wildcat Country!
Member since Oct 2012
119674 posts
Posted on 12/7/20 at 2:58 pm to
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Then, I would quit my job so fast you would've thought my arse grew wheels.


My first thought.
Posted by nineteeneighty
Atlanta
Member since Jul 2020
219 posts
Posted on 12/7/20 at 2:58 pm to
A lot of sector index etfs and blue chip names. A good chunk of it in energy, which I want to get out of
Posted by SalE
At the beach
Member since Jan 2020
2448 posts
Posted on 12/7/20 at 3:27 pm to
If you have children set up a Living Trust asap..
Posted by Maderan
Member since Feb 2005
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Posted on 12/7/20 at 3:33 pm to
Ultimate investments would depend on your income needs and goals. I am not a fan of multiple properties either unless for the investment or if you plan to use the second property for large chunks of the year. Otherwise, just rent and get to see different places.

I second the dividend strategy. I would build a diversified portfolio yielding in the 4% range and then treat it like an annuity. Take the income every year and never touch the principal unless there is an emergency. You should get a 2-6% income bump every year if you are investing in dividend growers.
Posted by barry
Location, Location, Location
Member since Aug 2006
50379 posts
Posted on 12/7/20 at 3:38 pm to
quote:

Sell the house and buy a place in Florida we could use as vacation home/rental then ultimately retire in down the road.



I don't know why people on the gulf coast are so obsessed with this idea. I'd wait and just buy a place when you retire. That way it can be nice and you'll be able to spend time there whenever you want.
Posted by bluemoons
the marsh
Member since Oct 2012
5530 posts
Posted on 12/7/20 at 3:59 pm to
quote:

What is the money board’s thoughts on this?


First step is to make sure you are consulting with your wife on everything (not insinuating that you aren't). Assuming these assets are being left to her and depending on your state laws, they may be her separate property.
This post was edited on 12/7/20 at 4:00 pm
Posted by nineteeneighty
Atlanta
Member since Jul 2020
219 posts
Posted on 12/7/20 at 6:02 pm to
Good point. In our state, it is just as much mine as hers...doesn’t really matter though, we have similar ideas on the money and have solid marriage
This post was edited on 12/7/20 at 6:03 pm
Posted by SalE
At the beach
Member since Jan 2020
2448 posts
Posted on 12/7/20 at 6:29 pm to
Because 20 years from now the costs will be considerably higher plus if you structure the property correctly you can begin to depreciate i.e. a tax write off.
Posted by Jobo
Member since Dec 2011
60 posts
Posted on 12/7/20 at 6:45 pm to
If he set aside the money in the market to buy it in twenty years his pile of money will be much higher By then too. Then he doesn’t have to worry about property taxes, HOA fees, hurricanes etc until he ready to use it when he’s retired
Posted by SlidellCajun
Slidell la
Member since May 2019
10571 posts
Posted on 12/7/20 at 7:08 pm to
quote:

If you have children set up a Living Trust asap..



Why is that ?
Posted by Auburn1968
NYC
Member since Mar 2019
19861 posts
Posted on 12/7/20 at 7:31 pm to
I'd get a very good CPA who is also a tax lawyer to find the best way to shelter your inheritance.

Posted by go ta hell ole miss
Member since Jan 2007
13670 posts
Posted on 12/7/20 at 7:39 pm to
quote:

What is the money board’s thoughts on this


Take a few hundred k and put it in ZOM.
Posted by EA6B
TX
Member since Dec 2012
14754 posts
Posted on 12/7/20 at 7:53 pm to
[quote]Good point. In our state, it is just as much mine as hers...doesn’t really matter though, we have similar ideas on the money and have solid marriage [/

Georgia follows the same rule as LA and most community property states.

“The general rule in Georgia is that an inheritance will be viewed as separate property not subject to division upon divorce, unless the funds or property are comingled. ... Upon receiving the inheritance, wife places the funds in a separate account, and never mixed the funds with marital assets.”
Posted by baldona
Florida
Member since Feb 2016
20585 posts
Posted on 12/7/20 at 8:04 pm to
Have you asked your FIL? I would think it would be worth asking him about his thoughts.

Real estate is very high right now but if you can find a home you love and you have kids that you can spend a lot of time there with it can make a lot of sense. I’m not sure a vacation home now would make sense to also be a retirement home though. Lot of variables obviously.
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