Explore the Intricacies of Business Trusts
Similar in function to an individual or family trust that owns assets and property, a business trust holds business ownership rights and assets.
April 23, 2024
New IRS Tax Rule affects Irrevocable Trusts in Estate Planning
Capital gains taxes are the heart of the IRS Rule 2023-2 changes. Individuals pay taxes on the difference between an asset’s purchase price and a higher sell price as that asset’s value grows over time. When creating or updating an estate plan, you must consider the new IRS rule.
April 19, 2024
Estate Planning should be a Major Consideration for Small Business Owners
Your business, likely your most valuable asset, deserves careful consideration within your estate plan to ensure a smooth transition of ownership and management in the event of incapacity or death.
April 16, 2024
Protect Family Wealth from Third Generation Curse
Thorough communication with heirs about values and various elements of your estate plan could help younger generations better manage their inherited wealth.
April 10, 2024
Inheritance Trust allows Families to Protect Heirs
Learn from a teen’s loss of a $250K inheritance and discover how inheritance trusts can protect and guide your family’s future financial decisions.
April 4, 2024
Considering Medicaid Asset Protection Trusts?
Medicaid Asset Protection Trusts (MAPTs) are a strategic way to qualify for Medicaid benefits and to preserve your assets. This blog explores how MAPTs work and their benefits.
April 1, 2024
Risks of Adding a Child as a Life Insurance Beneficiary
Discover why adding your child as a life insurance beneficiary has inherent risks and explore how trusts and appointing a legal guardian can best ensure that your child’s future is secure.
March 27, 2024
The Complexities of Co-Owning a Vacation Home
Explore the benefits and challenges of co-owning a vacation home, and how an estate planning attorney can help prevent potential disputes.
March 26, 2024
IRS may End Irrevocable Trust Decanting
For years, practitioners have freely used irrevocable trust decantings as a means to make various changes to irrevocable trusts without concern of giving rise to gift tax consequences.
March 25, 2024
The Estate of The Union Season 3|Episode 3 is out now!
The Estate of The Union Season 3|Episode 3 is out now! Taxes come in all favors. Sales taxes, excise taxes, capital gains taxes, etc. We
March 21, 2024