Most business owners understand the importance of keeping your business separate from your personal estate. You may have done your homework and weighed your options. Perhaps you’ve even considered the tax and non-tax implications for common business entities. We bet you’re also intrigued by the protections certain business entities (such as Nevada LLCs) afford their…
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Why Your Family’s Money Belongs In Nevada — No Matter Where You Live
April 2, 2019 By Michele Lerner, for Forbes/ Whittier Trust, Brandvoice Link to Original Article Nevada may be known for its casinos and high-stakes poker games, but high-net-worth families will find it no gamble to keep their money there. “Nevada is one of the most trust-friendly states — and a great alternative to placing your money…
Continue reading…Asset Protection Series: Yet Another Reason why Landlords Need Asset Protection
It’s not just about slip & falls- the Second Circuit Court of Appeals just issued a ruling that says that landlords can be liable for their tenants’ discriminatory conduct. Francis v. Kings Park Manor, Inc., 15-cv-1823 (2d Cir. Mar. 4, 2019). The Plaintiff in the case (an African-American man) was being harassed by a neighbor-tenant…
Continue reading…Tax Savings Strategies to Implement NOW to Lower Your 2019 Tax Bill
The TCJA (Tax Cuts and Jobs Act) virtually doubled the standard deduction (for personal returns). For 2019, the standard personal deductions are: $12,200 – Single (or married filing separately) $24,400 – Married, filing jointly $18,350 – Head of Household You can find info for 2018 here. If you’re used to itemizing your deductions- the new…
Continue reading…Buying Vs. Renting Commercial Real Estate: What Are The Tax Benefits?
By: Shu Saito, CEO, Allfilters.com – Forbes, YEC CommunityVoice, Link While I’m not an accountant and don’t have any professional training in this field, I do have extensive experience as a business owner. Additionally, I would like to think that I have an advanced understanding of accounting and finances in general. So, while you should always consult…
Continue reading…Trusts In The Age Of Trump: Time To Re-Engineer Your Estate Plan
By Ashlea Ebeling, Forbes Staff Link to original article here The federal tax overhaul just doubled the amount of wealth you can pass to heirs estate-tax-free–without using any trusts or planning gimmicks. Yet rather than looking for a new specialty, top trust lawyers are positively giddy about the opportunities created by the law President Trump…
Continue reading…What California Wildfire Victims Should Know About Insurance And Loss Of Use
by Megan Gorman, Forbes Link to original article here Across California, the wildfires have been beyond devastating. With the Camp Fire in the north and the Woolsey Fire in the south, it feels like the entire state of California is burning. But as Californians begin to sift through the ash and rebuild, there may be…
Continue reading…The Thanksgiving Table Is The Perfect Forum To Discuss Estate Planning
By Cori A. Robinson, Esq., Above The Law Link to original article here. In addition to expressing thanks for all that you have in this world, take the opportunity, while your loved ones are relegated to one table, to discuss, or at least investigate, the following topics that will surely give them pumpkin to talk…
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…Estate Planning Is Dead
by Daniel Scott, Forbes July 26, 2018 Link to Original Article Estate planning is dead. Gone are the days of creating legal structures to hold your assets, pass your fortune on to the next generation and, of course, avoid paying estate taxes. Gone are the days of planning for your death. It’s time to plan for…
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