Charity Scam Red Flags

3 Major Charity Scam Red Flags   December 16, 2019   You’ve probably already received several letters and phone calls from charities asking for donations. Most requests are from legitimate organizations. Some, however, are bogus charities set up by con...

Reduce Your Taxable Estate

Estate Planning: Reduce Your Taxable Estate December 12, 2019 With the lifetime gift and estate tax exemption at $11.40 million for 2019 ($11.58 million for 2020), you may think you don’t have to worry about gift and estate taxes. However, there are no guarantees that...

Don’t Be Afraid of Probate

Estate Planning: Don’t Be Afraid of Probate December 4, 2019 Defining Probate In basic terms, probate is the process of settling an estate and passing legal title of ownership of assets to heirs. If the deceased person has a valid will, probate begins when the...

Cash Flow: A Central Part of Your Business Plan

Cash Flow: A Central Part of Your Business Plan   December 4, 2019    When businesses fail, it’s usually because they run out of money. By making cash flow a central part of your business plan, you greatly reduce this risk. Here are practices to...

How to Choose a Guardian for Your Child

How to Choose a Guardian for Your Child   November 27, 2019   If you have minor children, arguably the most important estate planning decision you need to make is choosing a guardian for them should the unthinkable occur. If you haven’t yet made this...

How a Broken Trust Can be Fixed

Don’t Worry! A Broken Trust Can be Fixed   November 21, 2019   There are good reasons why estate planning advisors recommend you revisit and, if necessary, revise your estate plan periodically: changing circumstances, including family situations and...