by Leslie Marenco | Dec 1, 2017 | Articles, Uncategorized
All parents have undoubtedly felt guilty at some point for not spending enough time with their children. A large part of this guilt comes from our culture. American parents are pressured to dedicate superhuman levels of time and energy to caring for their children to...
by Leslie Marenco | Nov 17, 2017 | Articles, Kids Protection Planning, Wills
A last will and testament is the most commonly thought of document when it comes to an estate plan. But, really, it’s a very small part of an integrated plan that ensures your family stays out of Court and out of conflict when something happens to you. Don’t...
by Leslie Marenco | Nov 10, 2017 | Articles, Uncategorized
By law, many U.S. taxpayers with foreign accounts exceeding certain thresholds must file Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts, known as the “FBAR.” It is filed electronically with the Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network...
by Leslie Marenco | Nov 3, 2017 | Articles, Uncategorized
Planning for natural disasters is more than just stocking up on canned food and water. In a natural disaster, food and water will keep you alive, but how will you rebuild your life if your home and community are devastated? Here are some simple tips that will...
by Leslie Marenco | Oct 27, 2017 | Articles, Trusts
If you have pets, you probably want to make sure they are well-taken care of, if anything happens to you. Unfortunately, wishing for their good fortune isn’t enough. Too many animals are abandoned when their owners die and face rehoming, life in an animal...
by Leslie Marenco | Oct 20, 2017 | Articles, Uncategorized
Self-made millionaires are not uncommon in the dotcom era, but their fortunes pale in comparison to those of the ten richest families in America. These families weren’t overnight successes, but their fortunes have stood the test of time and are the result of...