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. 

Taxable Equivalent Yield

Calculate the rate of return you would have to receive from a taxable investment to realize an equivalent tax-exempt yield.

Estate Taxes

Use this calculator to estimate the federal estate taxes that could be due on your estate after you die.

Net Worth

A balance sheet summarizes your assets and liabilities and reveals your net worth.

Savings Goals

How much do you need to save each year to meet your long-term financial goals?

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Do You Know Your Medicare Coverage Options?

There are two ways to obtain Medicare coverage: Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage. Here’s how they work.

A Mortgage Recast Is an Alternative to Refinancing

When a mortgage is recast, the borrower puts money toward the principal balance of a home loan, reducing the monthly payment.

Key Retirement and Tax Numbers for 2025

This article outlines some important IRS cost-of-living adjustments for 2025.

Read a Good Beige Book Lately?

The Federal Reserve’s Beige Book provides a concise narrative overview of the economy in each of the 12 Federal Reserve Bank Districts and is readily available to the public.

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