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The Tax Cut & Jobs Act Drastically Alters the Tax Consequences of Divorce
The Tax Cuts & Jobs Act (TCJA) made sweeping changes to exemptions, deductions, and credits for your family's federal income taxes. But one major change that you might not have noticed is the way the law altered the potential tax consequences of divorce.
Easy Mistakes to Avoid When Passing Assets to Your Child
Setting up a trust fund for your children can ensure that the money you are leaving behind for them is taken care for them, in the way that you want. But your efforts in completing this important, yet somber task can be ruined by making one of these common mistakes.
What You Should Know Before Agreeing to Serve as Trustee
This article offers a brief overview of what serving as a trustee typically entails. If you are asked to serve as trustee, feel free to contact us to support you in evaluating whether you can effectively carry out all the duties or if you should politely decline.
How Estate Planning Can Reduce The High Cost Of Dying—Part 2
Despite the fact that it happens to every single one of us and is as every bit as natural as birth, very few among us are properly prepared for death—whether our own death or the death of a loved one. Yet the pandemic might be changing this. According to Census figures, the pandemic caused the U.S. […]
Financial + Legal Planning for Unmarried Couples: Should You Legally Marry or Not?
While the Supreme Court issued a landmark decision to legalize same-sex marriage in the U.S. making it possible for people of all sexual orientations to marry, many modern couples (of all genders and sexual orientation) still choose against marriage. If you're wondering, "should I legally marry or not?," read on.