Since 1978, Daniel M. Smith & Associates has been helping individuals, families and businesses guard against some key perils in life:

• Estate Planning to help maximize the orderly transfer of assets to the next generation in a tax efficient manner
• Business Succession Planning to help protect the future of the Family Business
• Retirement Planning so that we strive to not outlive our income
• Long Term Care Planning so that unforeseen illnesses or injuries do not adversely impact your Financial Plan
• Special Care Planning for families with Special Needs.

 

Our experienced staff and strategic relationships pledge our knowledge, our
resources and our dedication to integrity in all that we do. 

Impact of Inflation

Estimate the future cost of an item based on today’s prices and the rate of inflation you expect.

Disability Income Insurance

How much Disability Income Insurance do you need?

Life Insurance

How much life insurance would you need to produce a sufficient income stream for your family?

Mortgage Refinancing

Determine whether you should consider refinancing your mortgage.

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Wealthy Colleges Face Expanded Endowment Tax

A new tiered tax rate on the endowments of wealthy colleges and universities could affect spending on financial aid, research, and other college programs.

Have You Set a Retirement Savings Goal?

Completing this simple worksheet can help establish a realistic retirement savings target.

Balancing Life in the Sandwich Generation

The day-to-day demands of supporting multiple generations can take a toll, but planning and support might help achieve a workable balance.

HOT TOPIC: Will Tax Law Changes Impact Your Giving Strategy?

New tax rules will determine the deductibility of donations in 2026 for better or worse, which means taxpayers may want to rethink the timing and amount of their donations for 2025 and beyond.

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