by Leslie Marenco | Jul 24, 2015 | Articles, Estate Planning, Kids Protection Planning
It’s summer, when travel is the busiest and careful planning is necessary to nab the best airfare or book that awesome beach cottage before it slips away. One thing that is probably not on your travel to-do list is estate planning, but it should be so you can travel...
by Leslie Marenco | Jul 17, 2015 | Articles, Estate Planning
You have likely heard over and over that there are many advantages to creating a comprehensive estate plan. One of the most important benefits for many individuals is that it allows you to help prevent disputes among your loved ones after you are gone. Below are a few...
by Leslie Marenco | Jul 10, 2015 | Articles, Estate Planning
The term “blended family” has become commonplace in our society and refers to a family where one or both spouses were previously married and have children from the prior marriage. In some instances, the new couple goes on to have children of their own. With children,...
by Leslie Marenco | Jul 6, 2015 | Articles, Income Tax, IRS, Real Property / Real Estate
When a foreign person sells U.S. real estate, he or she is subject to having 10% of the gross sales price withheld from the proceeds received at closing. This is a requirement under the Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act, known as FIRPTA. This 10% withholding...
by Leslie Marenco | Jul 3, 2015 | Articles, Estate Planning
If you are in your “golden years” and are looking for ways to spread your wealth, you should consider the various tools that will allow you to financially protect and benefit your grandchildren. Carefully planning your gifts to your grandchildren is not only a...
by Leslie Marenco | Jul 1, 2015 | Articles, Business/ Corporate Law
According to reports, more employers are hiring people as independent contractors rather than employees to avoid Obamacare, minimum wage requirements, or other laws that only protect employees. It is also being reported that federal and state agencies are intent on...
