Let’s talk tariffs. Yep—those taxes on imported goods that made headlines a few years ago during the Trump administration. While they may sound like a topic reserved for economists and politicians, tariffs have had some very real, very tangible effects on everyday Americans—and could still be contributing to broader economic uncertainty today. Wait—Remind Me What…
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Urgent Update – Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) Reporting Requirements BACK in EFFECT (for now…)
⚠️ CTA Reporting Rule Update – Legal Battle & New Deadlines! ⚠️ The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) Reporting Rule is back in play, but the legal fight isn’t over. Here’s what business owners need to know: What Does This Mean? 📅 Key Dates to Watch: ⚖️ Potential Legislative Changes 🚨 Take Action: This situation is evolving—stay tuned for…
Continue reading…(Another) Update – The CTA Saga Continues…
This week brought further developments related to the legal challenge to the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) and its Beneficial Ownership Information Report (“BOIR”) filing obligations. We understand how confusing and frustrating this back-and-forth can be for business owners and their advisors, and we’re committed to keeping you informed. Per FinCEN Alert, 01/02/2025: “In light of…
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How Much Does an Estate Plan Cost???
How Much is a Living Trust? How Much is a Will? How Much does an Estate Plan run? We get a variations of this question – a lot. As much as we’d love to give you a simple answer, our response is the typical “lawyer” answer: “It depends…”. We can’t tell you without talking to you about…
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The 3 Types of Lawyers to Consider for Your Estate Planning…
In today’s complex legal environment, it’s important to understand that all lawyers do not specialize (or even practice) in all of the various areas of the law! When it comes to estate planning, it’s important to understand how “specialized” your legal representation is when handling your family + legacy. This week, I break down the (3)…
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NEW SERIES! Are your gifts causing more harm than good? When generosity backfires…
As an estate planner, I deal with lots of generous, kind folks with very big hearts (and sometimes, big wallets to match). That’s not always the case- sometimes clients have a more modest estate that belies their generous spirits. In this series, I’m offering a weekly Q&A to outlines some mistakes I’ve seen my generous clients…
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PB Law Weekly Round Up! | What to Do (Today!) to Sell Your Business “Someday”…
Even if you’re nowhere close to thinking about retirement, there are things you can implement in your business right now to prepare for way down the road… * Bonus- for Law Firm Owners: building your firm with a goal to sell it someday
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Happiness Is…
The Atlantic’s In Pursuit of Happiness event kicks off on May 1st, 2022, to help people build more intentional and happy lives. Did you know you can register + attend virtually for free?! In Pursuit of Happiness 2022 Event – Arthur Brooks – The Atlantic: Drawing on our celebrated coverage of the practices and principles of happiness from the renowned social scientist…
Continue reading…4 Vital Considerations for Incorporating Cryptocurrency into your Estate Plan
This week we discover the vastly popular, yet elusive, world of cryptocurrency and how it relates to your estate plan. Simply stated, cryptocurrency is a nontangible form of currency referred to as “tokens”. Cryptocurrency emerged around 2008, when Satoshi Nakamoto created Bitcoin, establishing the first form of cryptocurrency (link). The purpose behind this invention, was…
Continue reading…The Complete 35-Step Guide For Entrepreneurs Starting A Business
By Richard Harroch, Forbes July 15, 2018 Link to original article here In this article, I give an overview of 35 key steps for entrepreneurs who are starting a business, with links to additional articles addressing some of the topics in more depth. 1. Understand the Commitment and Challenges Involved in Starting a…
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