Estate Planning · October 24, 2022
One of the most frequent inquiries we receive is regarding the function of trusts in reducing tax obligations. We're here to inform you of the tax implications connected with various forms of trusts, given the demand for knowledge about the importance of trusts on taxes. If you want to understand how taxes, trusts, and estate planning interact, this article is for you. More information is available by clicking the link.
Estate Planning · October 19, 2022
Estate planning is a continuous activity, not a one-time event. You probably already know how vital it is to make an estate plan, but you might not realize how crucial it is to keep that plan up to date. If you want your plan to succeed and keep your family out of court and out of conflict, you need to update it immediately in response to frequent life occurrences. No matter who you are, your life will change: families change, assets change, laws change, and ambitions change. This article will o
Estate Planning · October 12, 2022
It is never easy to think of your passing, even harder considering that even death has a price. The average funeral cost is between $7,000 and $12,000, rising yearly. Yes! You made a bequest in your will to pay for funeral expenses. However, the money is not readily accessible because of the probate court procedure. Imagine your loved ones experiencing both grief and financial hardships. The best course of action is through us, your Personal Family Lawyer®. Allow me to demonstrate the five most.
Estate Planning · September 23, 2022
If you die without a will or with doubt about your will, your family will almost certainly wind up in court and fighting. With so much uncertainty surrounding Anne Heche's case, it's possible that the late actress didn't have any trust in place as well. Her lack of planning caused various issues for her loved ones. Keeping these in mind, we'll go over Heche's estate planning blunders and how to prevent them so that your loved ones never have to face a similar circumstance.
Estate Planning · August 12, 2022
In part one of this series, we discussed 529 plans and education savings accounts, which are both popular options for saving for a college education. Do you know the main reasons for their popularity? It's their tax-saving advantage! The money you contribute to a 529 account grows on a tax-deferred basis, and withdrawals are tax-free, provided they're used for qualified education expenses, such as tuition, room and board, and other education-related fees.
Estate Planning · April 22, 2022
Whether it’s to qualify for Medicaid, avoid probate, or reduce your tax burden, transferring ownership of your home to your adult child during your lifetime may seem like a smart move. But in nearly all cases, it’s actually a huge mistake, which can lead to dire consequences for everyone involved. With this in mind, before you sign over the title to your family’s beloved homestead, consider the following potential risks.
Business · March 22, 2022
In light of the pandemic, the rules and programs governing income taxes for businesses have changed multiple times over the last two years, which has caused confusion and headaches for more than a few business owners. And while many of the pandemic-inspired programs and tax breaks have already ended or will end soon, a few of these programs still stand to impact your taxes in 2021.
Business · March 09, 2022
Cash is the lifeblood of any business. Far too many businesses, most owners do not adequately manage their cash flow. Trying to manage a business without properly controlling your cash flow is like fighting a rising tide. Even if your company earns a solid profit, you may have cash flow problems from time to time, especially true during the first few years of operation.
Get savvy about growing your cash flow by applying these five techniques to avoid entering the ranks of insolvent companies.
Business · March 07, 2022
Moving a business to another state involves several decisions and steps. A business owner may relocate a business for various reasons, including increased real estate costs, business taxes, business regulations, changes in the target market, or even personal or family reasons. But relocating your residence from one state to another is much more complicated and difficult to determine what to do first because the steps needed for a successful move vary depending on your business structure.
Business · December 07, 2021
When you realize that your biggest personal and business expense is taxes, it can come as quite a shock. Seeing so much of your money wind up in the government's hands can feel like a shakedown. So, it's crucial to strategize to reduce your taxes. Some people resist enforcing creative tax strategies because they're worried it will get them in trouble with the IRS. However, as long as you do things properly, there's nothing illegal about strategizing to pay the least amount of taxes possible.