by Christine | Apr 30, 2014 | Elder Law, Estate Planning, Inheritance |
Time, it seems, has healed past wounds enough to leave us remembering Grandpa Oscar with a smile. Very belatedly the violin has served its purpose. We can hold on to the memories and let go of the object. Family heirlooms seem to have special powers over the family....
by Christine | Apr 29, 2014 | Elder Law, Estate Law |
“This time it’s not about the beginning of life or how babies are made. It’s about the end of life — yours — and the many issues and decisions that will confront you and your children.” Back when the kids were kids, it seemed like the “birds and the bees” talk was...
by Christine | Apr 28, 2014 | Estate Law, Estate Planning, Trusts |
NING, Ding, Grat. Ilit, Crat, Crut, Qtip. So what are these oddly named trusts and what do people who need them need to know? Ever been to a place where you don't understand the language? Learning a new language is no easy task. At least when it comes to French or...
by Christine | Apr 25, 2014 | Corporation, Estate Planning, Small Business, Tax Planning |
For many years, when an individual outgrew a proprietorship, a corporation was the norm. Today, limited liability companies (LLCs) are popular. But despite the inroads of the LLC, corporations persist. But there are key differences between S and C status. If you own a...
by Christine | Apr 24, 2014 | Uncategorized |
FLPs offer multi-layered benefits by providing senior family members with several advantages—all without ceding control of the assets to junior family members. Estate Planning is often a game of give and take. So what if you want to give away your assets, but not just...
