Is the juice worth the squeeze? The overlooked downside to trusts
Trusts come in all shapes and sizes and can be effectively used to solve for a variety of planning challenges. You want to ensure a minor child can’t blow his…
Want to sell your business? First take these steps
Selling anything more than a hot dog stand is a significant business undertaking that typically requires months of preparation and execution. While there's no single, prescribed path, the following steps…
Long-Term Care Planning Starts with Financial Planning, Not Trusts
Often, folks want to protect hard earned assets from the costs of healthcare as they age. They fear expensive assisted living and nursing home care costs. Though the fears are…
Remember Lending Basics Before Being Lured by the Promise of Guaranteed Interest
Have you ever been given an opportunity to loan someone money at an attractive interest rate? Driven by the prospect of higher “guaranteed” returns, prospective lenders sometimes look to opportunities…
When to Consider a Lifetime Trust for Children
Despite some misleading assertions to the contrary, trusts are not the solution for every estate plan. Trusts come with baggage and the person setting up the trust (herein the “parents”)…
Don’t Forget to Use QCDs for Your RMDs
The end of the year marks the time when many people are doing two things simultaneously. First, they are deciding how much (or how much more) they can afford to…
Don’t Give 10% To Your Church In Your Will
Many people desire to tithe both during life and after death. Accordingly, giving 10% of their estate to their church (or other charity) is often a goal for a couple…
Asset Protection Strategy Overview
Managing and preserving hard-earned wealth is a priority for many individuals. However, the specter of potential creditors looms ominously, ready to lay claim to our assets at any moment. Whether…
Get Your Business Valuation Prior to Sale Negotiations
Often times business owners go down the path of selling their business ill-equipped. Perhaps the owner has built a thriving business and rightfully pats himself on the back for his…
A Refresher on the Gift Tax
A parent can structure a gift of $1M to a child today such that neither the child nor the parent will pay any tax. A common misconception is that a…
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