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If you’re a real estate developer or a small business owner who owns commercial real estate, you might be thinking
Estate planning can be overwhelming. One reason is that it has a language all its own. While you may be
If your estate plan includes one or more trusts, review them in light of income taxes. For trusts, the income
Families who wish to give to charity while minimizing gift and estate taxes should consider a charitable lead trust (CLT).
Some people make video recordings of their will signings in an effort to create evidence that they possess the requisite
You’d be hard pressed to find a company not looking to generate more leads, boost sales and improve its profit
It can be difficult in the current job market for students and recent graduates to find summer or full-time jobs.
If you recently filed for your 2016 income tax return (rather than filing for an extension) you may now be
Income and losses from investment real estate or rental property are passive by definition — unless you’re a real estate
A potential downside of tax-deferred saving through a traditional retirement plan is that you’ll have to pay taxes when you
For many, an important estate planning goal is to encourage their children or other heirs to lead responsible, productive lives.
If you’re interested in lending money to your children or other family members, consider establishing a “family bank.” These entities
Every company has at least one owner. And, in many cases, there exists leadership down through the organizational chart. But
Many companies take an ad hoc approach to technology. If you’re among them, it’s understandable; you probably had to automate
If you are about to receive an inheritance from a family member, you can use a qualified disclaimer to refuse
If you’re charitably inclined and you collect art, appreciated artwork can make one of the best charitable gifts from a
Do you own a vacation home? If you both rent it out and use it personally, you might save tax
If you’ve worked a lifetime to build a large estate, you undoubtedly would like to leave a lasting legacy to
If you dream of spending your golden years in a tropical paradise, a culture-rich European city or another foreign locale,
For many people, a family-owned business is their primary source of wealth, so it’s critical to plan carefully for the
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) created a new general business tax credit for certain businesses that grant their
On September 13, the House Ways and Means Committee passed three separate bills that will be the cornerstone of what
When married couples neglect to prepare an estate plan, state intestacy laws step in to help provide financial security for
Estate planning and investment risk management go hand in hand. After all, an estate plan is effective only if you
The S corporation business structure offers many advantages, including limited liability for owners and no double taxation (at least at
Now that the gift and estate tax exemption has reached a record high of $11.18 million (for 2018), it may