As estate tax laws continue to evolve, it becomes increasingly important to ensure that your assets are safeguarded for future generations. With emerging changes on the horizon, careful planning is necessary to mitigate potentially hefty [...]
Ensuring adherence to employment laws is crucial for establishing an equitable and just workplace. These laws encompass minimum wage standards, working conditions, and anti-discrimination policies, safeguarding the rights of workers. Complying with these regulations protects [...]
The intergenerational wealth transfer has begun, and baby boomers are poised to pass on over $68 trillion. Given the upcoming tax changes, we encourage our clients to carefully consider what implications this may have on [...]
An Asset Protection Trust is a strategic financial tool designed to safeguard assets from creditors and legal actions. Once assets are placed in this irrevocable trust, they can be shielded, preventing creditors from seizing them [...]
Effective March 1, 2024, the American Arbitration Association (AAA) has implemented noteworthy revisions to its Construction Industry Arbitration Rules and Mediation Procedures. These changes, designed to align with technological progress, streamline processes, and enhance clarity [...]
As a business owner, business and estate planning is essential for securing your future and ensuring the desired distribution of assets. Regular reviews and updates are crucial to ensure it still reflects your current wishes [...]
January 1, 2026 is a pivotal date in estate planning as the federal gift and estate tax exemption, presently at $12.92 million ($25.84 million for couples), is slated to drop to $5 million ($10 million [...]
A living trust can be a significant legal tool in estate planning to facilitate the smooth transfer of assets after the grantor's death. This legal arrangement is established during the grantor's lifetime, with assets being [...]
Prioritizing business planning and estate planning as an owner are often overshadowed by more immediate concerns of the company. However, understanding the implications of your incapacity or death on your business is a crucial responsibility. [...]
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has recently disclosed the annual inflation adjustments for the year 2024, affecting the lifetime estate and gift tax exclusion as well as the annual gift tax exclusion, among other parameters. [...]
The existing federal gift and estate exemption thresholds remain in effect until the conclusion of 2025, but there are motivations to review your estate and tax plans earlier. Starting on January 1, 2026, the present [...]
