Whether you are a Type-A personality or a spontaneous adventure seeker, there are some issues you should consider when thinking about your life and legacy. Estate planning is not only for those who like to map out the rest of their lives down to the day (like me ), or for the ultra-rich; there are…
Continue reading…Guardianship Issues – Awareness & Planning Wins
Getting older and losing one’s independence is a topic that most don’t like to think about, let alone plan for. However, it is extremely important to talk about these difficult issues in order protect Senior Citizens from being taken advantage of by unscrupulous third parties. The number of Americans ages 65 and older is projected to…
Continue reading…Getting Organized in 2018: A Guide to Set Yourself Up for Success!
Getting Organized in 2018 – Things you can do now to make 2018 your best year yet! Happy New Year! In this edition of our blog, we wanted to recognize the new year of 2018, and give you some tips on how to get organized. First and foremost, resolutions are great. Goals are always inhibitors…
Continue reading…Legacy Planning: Why Planning for your Legacy will Benefit Your Estate.
Legacy Planning: Why Planning for your Legacy will Benefit your Estate. The term, “Legacy” denotes a larger meaning than simply leaving money or things behind to loved ones. A legacy is more about the way someone lived rather than how they died. Although, the administration of material assets is imperative to estate planning, leaving…
Continue reading…Things to be Thankful For: Giving Generously in Your Estate Plan
Things to be Thankful For: Giving Generously in Your Estate Plan Since Thanksgiving is just around the corner, we decided to focus on being generous and the individuals your Estate Plan can help after you are gone. So, here it is: you spend much time, energy and money in setting up a solid estate; an…
Continue reading…5 Simple Steps to Start a Business… Creating a Business Plan
Have you ever considered or are you considering starting your own business? The process can be daunting, tumultuous and confusing… However, if done right, starting your own business can be simple, efficient, exciting- as well as lucrative & fulfilling! Tiffany Ballenger Floyd, a Nevada attorney who works with new & experienced business owners offers this…
Continue reading…The Proposed GOP Tax Overhaul: A Summary of its Key Points for Nevada Families & Businesses (Part 2)
Part 2: Corporate/Business Taxes, Estate Tax, & Miscellany Corporate Taxes: Big Corporations would likely see a substantial tax reduction: one of the bill’s biggest aspects, and perhaps the most controversial, is the permanent reduction of the corporate tax rate from 35% to 20%- the largest one-time drop in big-business tax rate in history. Although the…
Continue reading…The Proposed GOP Tax Overhaul: A Summary of its Key Points for Nevada Families & Businesses (Part 1)
Part 1: Individual Taxes There are a huge variety of factors to weigh in trying to figure out whether individuals/households would see an increase or decrease in their tax rate. According to the bill’s supporters, most Americans are likely to see a small reduction of taxes under the plan; however, many Americans will see an…
Continue reading…Avoiding Mistakes: The Importance of Having a Savvy Legal Advocate in your Corner – Planning for Business Owners
Every business owner, at some point, must make decisions that will effectuate a change in the business and likely in the business owner’s personal life. Although, it is ideal that the two remain separate, all too often, business decisions carry severe personal consequences. With the right planning for business owners, you can protect their personal…
Continue reading…Who Are the Decision Makers in Your Estate Plan? (Part 2)
Welcome back to the second installment discussing key decision makers. Part 1 introduced the concept of decision makers and we named some active roles. This week, we are finishing up this topic by naming a few more roles that are pertinent parts of running a successful estate! Enjoy! Agent (Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare…
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