by Leslie Marenco | Dec 12, 2014 | Articles, Gift Tax, Income Tax, IRS
Not many people would view the IRS as a charitable organization, but you might if you plan your gifting appropriately – i.e., in a way that will benefit you on your income and gift taxes. Here are guidelines when gifting to charity or your own family members...
by Leslie Marenco | Dec 5, 2014 | Articles, Special Needs Planning, Trusts
Families of those with disabilities – physical or mental – are typically concerned with the best way to fund the long-term financial and personal needs of their special needs loved one in a way that will secure a fulfilling life for them. The best vehicle...
by Leslie Marenco | Nov 28, 2014 | Articles, Uncategorized
Here are two scientific facts: Diamonds are forever. We are not. However, through science, there is now a way to immortalize ourselves or our loved ones by turning cremated ashes into diamonds. One of the first companies to turn dust into diamonds was profiled...
by Leslie Marenco | Nov 26, 2014 | Articles, Business/ Corporate Law
The Florida Revised Limited Liability Company Act became effective on January 1, 2014 but existing LLCs will not be subject to the New Act until January 1, 2015 unless they affirmatively elect to be subject to it earlier. LLCs created on or after January 1, 2014 are...
by Leslie Marenco | Nov 26, 2014 | Articles, Uncategorized
What it is: Embrace the spirit of the holiday this year by adopting a new tradition that highlights gratitude, giving, and community (and have fun doing it). Why you need this: Turkey, stuffing, and pumpkin pie might be the stars of the show, but we all know...
by Leslie Marenco | Nov 26, 2014 | Articles, Business/ Corporate Law, Celebrity Estates
It has been more than twenty years since Kurt Cobain, the lead singer of Nirvana, committed suicide via shotgun to the head, at age 27. Yes, that’s right – 20 years. Where has the time gone? And who could forget the suicide note: “I don’t...
