[Series 66] 29, Estate Planning and Wealth Transfers
This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - How federal cost basis rules differ between lifetime gifts and testamentary bequests. - The mechanics and tax implications of the stepped-up basis at death versus carryover basis for gifts. - How revocable and irrevocable trusts impact estate inclusion and basis transfers. - Key differences between federal gift/estate tax rules and state inheritance tax laws. - Regulatory boundaries for investment advisers and representatives advising on wealth transfers. This independent study resource is created for Series 66 candidates to master estate planning and wealth transfer topics. Explore more practice questions and tools at https://open-exam-prep.com/practice/series66 and watch video lessons on https://www.youtube.com/@Open-exam-prep . Sources checked: September 14, 2026 - https://www.nasaa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Series-66-Outline-June-2023.pdf - https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/estate-and-gift-taxes https://www.irs.gov/publications/p551