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Shift Taxes to Someone Else

Shifting income is a time-honored tactic of the wealthy to save taxes. Income is “shifted” or moved to a family member in a lower tax

The Basic Estate Planning Task EVERY Adult Needs to Review Today

With the federal estate tax exemption at $5.43 million for 2015, many people think estate planning is unnecessary. But there’s one thing ALL adults over

Robin Williams’ Family Fight Over Personal Property is Not So Funny

Robin Williams’ wife Susan has gone to court over personal items she says were taken from the couple’s Tiburon, California, home without her permission. Williams’

Robin Williams’ Widow Sues Estate; Wants Clarity on What is “Memorabilia”

Nearly six months after the death of Robin Williams, his widow Susan Schneider Williams and his children have become engaged in a contentious legal

Why Multi-Member LLCs Must Adopt a Buy Sell Agreement

Members of a multi-member LLC who do not sign a Buy Sell Agreement are stuck with each other FOREVER unless they can agree on how

Reasons to Establish a Trust (and Being Rich Isn’t One of Them)

When you hear the words, “trust fund,” do you conjure up images of stately mansions and party yachts? A trust fund – or trust –

Can Emails be Considered Enforceable Contracts?

While many people consider email to be an informal way of communicating, courts have generally held that emails can be considered enforceable contracts even if

Minor Kids? Blended Family? Learn These Estate Planning Lessons

In my line of work I’m continually reminded of the importance of estate planning (…especially for parents of minor or special needs children!), and this

Never Charged, Bernie Madoff’s Son Leaves More Than $15M

Andrew Madoff, the son of convicted Ponzi schemer Bernard Madoff, left more than $15 million in property to his children, wife and fiancee in his

2015 Important Tax Dates

SORRY FOLKS! No interesting or exciting article this time! However, if you don’t procrastinate and get this done now, you will thank me

How to Improve Your Cash Flow With Good Invoicing Practices

Many business owners encounter cash flow problems at one time or another, primarily due to slow collection on past due invoices. However, the way you

Hiring Tips for the Small Business Owner

Small business owners must deal with many issues in addition to making financial ends meet: taxes, local and state regulations and licenses, advertising, and future

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