Phantom Stock to Reward (and Retain) Key Personnel
One challenge for the business owner is attracting and retaining key personnel. This challenge permeates all businesses from the largest to the smallest. At some point, the key person needs…
One challenge for the business owner is attracting and retaining key personnel. This challenge permeates all businesses from the largest to the smallest. At some point, the key person needs…
“Corporation, n. an ingenious device for obtaining individual profit without individual responsibility.” Ambrose Bierce, the Unabridged Devil’s Dictionary. Regrettably, Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) were not included in Ambrose Bierce’s popular…
One of the challenges facing an individual that owns property outside of his or her state of residence is the fact that a person’s estate generally must go through probate…
With the Tri-Cities housing market about as hot as it has ever been, why would an investor want to consider investing in the stock market? Let’s compare and contrast some…
As higher education costs continue to rise, it’s important to consider how best to fund your child’s or grandchild’s education. I propose a multi-pronged approach to utilize tax-advantaged 529 plans,…
A trust set up for the benefit of your spouse can provide powerful protection for your spouse while at the same time protect your vision for the ultimate distribution of…
What is a charitable giving technique that doubles as a wealth transfer technique to avoid estate taxes and at the same time works especially well in a low-interest rate environment…
One common concern for investors is seeking a reliable source of passive income. Sometimes it is not immediately evident to those investors that an investment account can easily produce passive…
On May 4th of this year, Governor Inslee signed into law a new capital gains tax set to take effect January 1, 2022. This law likely will not impact most…
From time to time, it is important to take stock of our own personal liability exposure and find ways to mitigate that liability. Liability exposure can creep into our lives…