January 7, 2022
What Is a Medical Power of Attorney and Why Every Adult Needs One
A medical power of attorney is a legal contract that specifies who will make all of your medical decisions if you are not able to make them by yourself. This…
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December 21, 2021
What Is Intellectual Property and Why Does It Matter to a Business?
If you are a small business owner, you may worry about the money it costs to acquire, maintain and enforce intellectual property when you have limited dollars and want to…
December 17, 2021
Selling a Business? Maximize Profits with These 6 Tips
Do you think it’s time to sell your business? You may be ready to think about selling but not sure where to start. It’s important to any business owner to…
December 14, 2021
How to Bring Up Estate Planning During Holiday Gatherings
As people come together for the holidays, the topic of estate planning may sound morbid or awkward to discuss. However, it is so important to have these conversations with your…
December 7, 2021
December: The Best Time to Give Your Business a Head Start for 2022
The end of the year is a time for organizing as many businesses meet with advisors and review the year. They look at the wins and losses from the year…
November 22, 2021
Who Will Be Affected by a Potential Tax Increase in 2022?
The proposed tax legislation is not yet passed, but if it does, it will take effect in 2022. President Biden has promised not to raise taxes on households that make…
November 12, 2021
The Estate Tax Exemption Could Be Changing in 2022: What to Know
The pending changes to estate tax and gift taxes are on the table right now. Starting January 1, 2022, your grantor trust and tax-free gift limitations may be changing. Right…
November 2, 2021
Breaking Down the 2022 Proposed Tax Changes Regarding Grantor Trust Rules
Grantor trusts are a widely used strategy in estate planning. This strategy includes transferring your assets to a trust so that all of your assets and finances do not go…
October 26, 2021
Estate Planning Basics Part 3: Advance Healthcare Directive & Beneficiary Selection
Today we are continuing our discussion about estate planning, focusing on this article and the topics of Advance Healthcare Directive and Beneficiary Selection. Many families don’t understand the importance of…
October 14, 2021
Estate Planning Basics Part 2: An In-Depth Look at Wills, Trusts, and DPOA
In our previous article about estate planning, we looked at an overview of the most critical elements everyone needs to include in their estate plan. Today, we are breaking it…
September 27, 2021
Estate Planning Basics Part 1: Estate Planning Overview
Estate planning isn’t only for the wealthy – preparing an estate plan is an essential step for people at all income levels. Anything that you own is part of your…
September 20, 2021
Business Succession Planning Checklist – The 6 Step Guide
It doesn’t matter if your small business is just starting out or if it’s been around for years – you always need to think about the future. Business succession planning…
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