Question

Which is better for surviving spouses — keeping an inherited IRA or rolling it into my own IRA?

Answer

The better option depends on your age, financial goals, and when you’ll need the funds. Keeping assets in an inherited IRA can offer more flexible withdrawal timing in certain scenarios, while rolling the IRA into your own account may allow you to delay RMDs longer if you’re younger than your spouse. Your wealth advisor can model both approaches to identify the strategy that minimizes taxes and supports your broader financial planning goals.

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