What To Consider During Business Succession Planning

Business Succession Planning

Strategic succession planning is crucial to the successful functioning of businesses, particularly a family run or other closely held enterprise. Failing to take sufficient steps to maximise the benefits of succession planning can make a significant difference to the long-term outcomes. Changes in ownership structures and business objectives and operations can bring about substantial transfers…

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4 Challenges Of Estate Planning For Blended Families

Blended Family Estate Planning

Families come in all shapes and sizes – but some are more difficult to navigate. With the rising divorce statistics, it’s no surprise that blended families are becoming more common. Estate planning for this type of family is crucial to avoid complications after one spouse passes. Organizing anything with a blended family can be difficult…

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Guardianship vs. Conservatorship – What You Should Know

Guardianship vs. Conservatorship - What You Should Know

Guardianships and conservatorships are tricky legal processes. For many people enquiring about putting one of these systems in place, they have no idea where to start – unsure which one they should even be considering. These terms can be used differently state by state, so it’s vital that you look into the range of powers…

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The Difference Between Family Trusts and Wills

Family Trust and Wills

If you’re researching wills and family trusts, chances are that you’re looking to make arrangements for the management of your assets. As people start to plan for the distribution of their estate, it’s very common for there to be confusion surrounding these two procedures. Many confuse them for being the same thing, though they actually…

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What is Estate Planning?

What is Estate Planning

It can be a tough subject to think about, and it’s more than understandable to feel saddened or push it to the bottom of your priority list. However, estate planning is a crucial step in securing your family’s and/or business’ future. We know it can be overwhelming for many people to contemplate where to start…

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How to Choose An Estate Planning Lawyer

How To Choose an Estate Planning Lawyer

You’ve worked hard to create your legacy— now it’s time to ensure that legacy continues as per your vision and plans. Whether you’re a business owner, a retiree, or just planning for the future in general, thinking about the estate planning process can be overwhelming. This is completely understandable for each and every person, but…

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HR 6201 The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)

Filling out tax form

This bill, which is expected to be passed in the Senate without significant modification, requires all employers to provide paid sick leave, allocates federal funding for new disaster unpaid sick leave, increases funding for low-income food assistance, and increases health care worker protection.  Beyond increasing funding for state unemployment insurance, this bill falls short of…

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IRS POSTPONES APRIL 15 TAX-PAYMENT DEADLINE FOR MILLIONS

IRS Payment Deadline

At a White House Press briefing Tuesday, March 17, Secretary of Treasury, Steve Mnuchin announced that the IRS was postponing the April 15 deadline for paying taxes for 90 days. The extended deadline applies to individuals who owe less than $1 million and corporations that owe less than $10 million.  Not only will the IRS…

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IRS Releases Guidance on Taxation of Cryptocurrency:

IRS Releases Guidance on Taxation of Cryptocurrency

On October 9, 2019, the IRS released Revenue Ruling 2019-24 and a question and answer document (FAQs on Virtual Currency Transactions) that confirm when cryptocurrency owner’s taxes are due.  This has previously been a source of confusion.  In this ruling, the IRS ruled that a “hard fork” (i.e., when one cryptocurrency becomes two) will not cause…

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