by Kevin Toler | Jul 8, 2024 | Charitable Giving, Featured Article
At Hill Island Financial, we understand the importance of integrating philanthropy with financial planning. One powerful tool for achieving this balance is the Charitable Remainder Trust (CRT). A CRT furthers your philanthropic goals and offers significant economic... 
by Kevin Toler | May 29, 2024 | Estate Planning, Featured Article
When it comes to locking in your financial legacy and optimizing tax benefits, irrevocable trusts often emerge as a strategic option for savvy investors and estate planners. Unlike their more flexible counterpart, the revocable trust, irrevocable trusts are the... 
by Kevin Toler | May 3, 2024 | Charitable Giving, Education Planning, Featured Article
While many grandparents enjoyed relatively affordable college costs when tuition and living expenses were manageable enough to graduate with little debt, the landscape has shifted drastically for today’s students. The cost of a four-year university education has... 
by Kevin Toler | Mar 27, 2024 | Featured Article, Tax Planning
We’ve all been there. It’s late evening April 14th and there isn’t enough wine left in the bottle to get you through the endless labyrinth of forms and receipts scattered across the kitchen table. Panic ensues as the deadline looms. Like every year you’ll squeak it... 
by Kevin Toler | Mar 20, 2024 | Featured Article
The Hill Island Financial Onboarding Experience Let’s face it, choosing a wealth advisor isn’t fun. Unless you’re one of those beautiful minds who finds joy in untangling the web of financial instruments and tax codes, you’d probably prefer... 
by Kevin Toler | Feb 1, 2024 | Charitable Giving, Featured Article
Giving back to causes you care about can be incredibly rewarding and can also be a valuable part of your tax planning strategy. If you’re feeling inspired to make a charitable donation, here are 7 tips to help you establish a thoughtful charitable giving... 
