Calculating the Required Minimum Distribution From Inherited IRAs
The relevant variables and calculations can be complex, depending on the situation.
Helen Modly
Helen Modly, CFP, CPWA, is a wealth advisor with Buckingham Strategic Wealth, a fee-only Registered Investment Advisor. The opinions in this article are the author’s own and may not reflect the opinions of Buckingham Strategic Wealth or Morningstar.com. The author may be reached at nova@bamadvisor.com.
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