Estate Planning · February 12, 2021
Having an estate plan is one of the best things you can do for your family to ensure your wishes are carried out in the future. However, estate planning is not a one-and-done type of deal. Because if it’s not updated regularly when your wealth, family status, or laws change. Then your plan will be meaningless - it can create its own set of problems that can leave your family worse off than if you’d never created a plan at all.
Business · February 09, 2021
One of the most exciting parts of owning a business is paying your own hard work. And yet, some business owners don't pay themselves or rely on inconsistent income to avoid owing taxes. But the right way to pay yourself from your business depends on the type of entity structure you use to establish your company. That's why entrepreneurs are advised to structure their business as an LLC. In this way, you can protect yourself from debts and lawsuits related to your company and save on taxes.
Business · February 02, 2021
Every entrepreneur understands the value of effective business planning but seldom are those who are aware of the critical role estate planning plays in their company's success. Without a proper estate plan, the business you worked so hard to build could be at serious risk if something happens to you or in the event of incapacitation. Don't put your most valuable asset at risk. If you haven't created a proper estate plan, your business is missing one of its most essential components.
Estate Planning · January 26, 2021
Setting up a trust is a great way of securing your assets, reduce tax obligations, and define the management of your estate according to your wishes, even if you're wealthy or not. It's the best decision to set up a trust while you still can since it has different types, and each has various tax consequences. Choose what's best for your family so that when the time comes that you're incapacitated, their future will be safe. Learn more to help you weigh decisions and make the right choice.
Business · January 22, 2021
Business startups are amazing ways to becoming an independent business owner. Nevertheless, buying an existing business has more advantages than starting from nothing. It's more likely to have an established customer base and a more recognizable brand. With a solid foundation, you can review existing policies and processes. Instead of spending years building a name and creating connections, you concentrate on. But with an already built business, you can now focus more on growth and expansion.
Estate Planning · January 19, 2021
Your pets are definitely the image of unmatched loyalty and loving companionship. Thus, you care for them the best way you can in your lifetime. However, some pets outlive their owners and end up alone, abandoned, or euthanized. Creating a pet trust is the answer to this best way to avoid this sad fate. This fund will provide your pets’ daily needs such as food, grooming, vet bills, and even burial. Here are some ideas to help you in building a trusts for your pet.
Estate Planning · January 15, 2021
A comprehensive and detailed estate plan would be meaningless if it cannot be accessed quickly during emergencies. That is why, it is convenient to have a go-bag to place in your estate documents and other essentials. This is especially true with the current pandemic filling hospitals to the brim. Unexpected events can occur anytime—you or a loved one could get hospitalized alone. Without immediate access to the plan, important medical decisions might be delayed to your family's detriment.
Business · January 12, 2021
With all the challenges businesses are facing right now, some are still experiencing tremendous growth. But planning for business expansion requires a stronger workforce, which means more hiring. This is just another challenge you'll face since it involves additional legal requirements that you'll need to comply with to avoid conflict with your new team. Though expansion provides a great opportunity to build more profit, it can also expose your business to additional risk.
Estate Planning · October 16, 2020
Most people don't spend much thinking about planning their estate. Some may rationalize that it's complicated or it takes too much time and effort. But having an estate plan is the best investment that can pay major dividends to your family, especially in the event of your death or incapacitation. It may not be easy as you think, but the benefit you gain from keeping it in place is peace of mind knowing your loved ones will be provided and cared for no matter what happens to you.
Business · March 31, 2020
Good record-keeping definitely isn't the flashiest or most exciting part of your business. It's tiresome to dig around dozens of files for several years: information to complete your taxes, get access to capital, or defend your assets, if necessary. But having complete records is crucial if you ever end up in a lawsuit, you need to be able to prove to anyone who files suit against you that the "corporate veil" is in place. Here's what you need to make sure your records are kept in order.