Through my experience in the legal field, I’ve observed that the terms “business” and “commercial” litigation are often mistakenly used interchangeably. However, it is important to recognize that these terms refer to distinct areas of legal disputes, each with its own implications for your business. With that in mind, I am reaching out to provide…
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I wanted to share something important that often goes unnoticed during the excitement of a child turning 18 — a milestone that brings newfound independence. Did you know that once a child turns 18, parents and guardians no longer have automatic access to their medical, financial, and academic records? It’s a significant shift, but having…
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You planned for a babysitter. You prepared 100 pages of instructions for the babysitter. You went to dinner at a restaurant and the first thing you did was to call home and ask how things were going. What kind of planning have you done for when you are deceased and can not call home to ask how things are going? Estate Planning 101 presentation…
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Totten trusts, or payable-on-death bank accounts, are an estate planning tool that allows you to transfer money to a chosen person upon your death. When you make a Totten trust, you put funds into a revocable trust and designate a beneficiary to receive them. As the individual who made the account, you are the acting…
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Estrangement refers to a breakdown in a relationship, such as a relationship with a spouse or family member, where there is no longer any communication, or communication has become hostile, and the individuals lead separate lives. Although estrangement can significantly impact individuals’ lives, it is not a legal term and, in many cases, might not…
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Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) are the minimum amounts a retirement plan account owner must take out each year. RMDs begin when a person reaches either age 72, 70½ if they reached this age before January 1, 2020, or the year in which a person retires (if after age 72). There are some exceptions. In the…
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Although inflation is generally nothing to be pleased about, the IRS recently announced inflation-adjusted changes to the annual gift tax annual and estate tax exclusions for 2023. If you are considering wealth transfer tax planning, these are welcome increases. Gift Tax Annual Exclusion Effective January 1, 2023, the gift tax annual exclusion will increase from…
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The key to proper estate planning is clear, comprehensive, customized instructions for your own care and that of your loved ones. These instructions can be included in a will, a trust, and in several other related documents. We find that most of our clients are best served with a combination of these tools. DEVELOP Your…
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Everything in estate planning comes down to title. Personal protections depend on title. Tax savings depend on title. In other words, you and your family only receive the benefits of your planning if your planning controls your wealth. Control comes from title. There are basically three types of title: Individual Name, Joint Name and Contract.…
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