Just like regular people, celebrities also fail to adequately plan for their estate. Estate planning is a vital tool that provides guidance in the event of a death. It is a common belief that because celebrities have much more wealth than the average person, protecting that wealth would be of the utmost importance. However, there…
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I Do…But First Sign Here: Prenuptial Agreements, Postnuptial Agreements, Cohabitation agreements
Deciding whether to sign an agreement as it pertains to your relationship can be difficult. Generally, this is not a one-size fits all type of decision, and the necessity is different for every couple. Pre, Post and Cohabitation agreements are very useful for business owners, blended families, individuals with complex financial arrangements, etc. Regardless of…
Continue reading…Avoiding Entrepreneurial Burnout
Entrepreneurs typically embody ambition, drive, and passion. However, entrepreneurs often burn out quickly. Why does this happen? In short, they give too much of themselves to their venture; if it fails or if they face road-blocks, it may be difficult (mentally and/or financially) for them to keep going. Maintaining high levels of enthusiasm is hard…
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…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…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…
Continue reading…Who are the Decision Makers in Your Estate? (Part 1)
Who are the Decision Makers in Your Estate Plan? (Part 1) Within an Estate Plan, there are decision makers that are appointed to make sure your estate runs efficiently and appropriately after you are gone. Some of these decision makers will play a very small role and some will have a larger, more active…
Continue reading…Estate Planning for Millennials – You’re Not too Young to Start Planning! (Part 3)
Okay Millennials, we are going to finalize this 3-part info session with Asset Protection!! When thinking of asset protection, even if you have no current assets, it is much more beneficial to have in the initial stages of planning rather than trying to group your assets together and place them later. Nevada is one of the…
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