Estate Taxes in Trump’s America

Donald Trump has proposed a radical tax reform agenda for his presidency. Part of this reform is his intention to repeal the estate tax. For some people, this will be…

“I’ll let you be the Judge”

I was at a sushi restaurant the other night. It was crowded, and I was only there because I wanted traffic to die down before I began a long drive…

Estate Planning Lessons From ‘Manchester by the Sea’

A friend recommended that my wife and I watch “Manchester by the Sea” so, of course, it somewhat took an act of God to find night coverage for Jiya, finally…

6 Smart Ways to Legally Help Reduce Your 2017 Taxes

Growing your business doesn’t have to mean growing your legal matters too Growing your business doesn’t have to mean growing your legal matters too. Pretty much all of us would…

Estate Planning Essentials for Parents

A comprehensive estate plan can protect the things that matter most. For many, this means their property and their family. Including provisions for the care of your children in your…

2018 Upcoming Tax Laws and the Potential Tax Effects of…

It is important to keep in mind about the new tax laws for 2018? As a business owner, it is important to keep in mind about new tax laws now…

Doing Your Homework: How to Maximize Your Home Office Deduction

If you work from home, you may be eligible for tax deductions on part of the rent or mortgage payments you make, but you may be afraid this puts you…

Estate Planning Considerations for Non-U.S. Citizens

  There are many reasons why people do estate planning. The most common reason is to avoid probate and to make sure your assets go to your loved ones after…

New Laws Business Leaders Should Know in 2018

Are you updated on 2018 laws as a business leader? Just as death and taxes are certainties, so are annual changes to laws and regulations governing businesses. This year is…

(Re)Defining Family: Estate Planning for the Post-Nuclear Family

Blended families, unmarried couples, assistive reproductive technology (ART) and same-sex unions and marriages challenge the traditional concept of “family” as it’s been known for legal purposes up until now. Significant…