by Christine | Oct 4, 2013 | Estate Planning, Estate Valuation, Taxation |
Documents recently released in litigation between the estate of pop star Michael Jackson and the IRS showed that a large part of the dispute revolves around the value of Jackson’s image and likeness. While the estate assessed the value of his image at $2,105,...
by Christine | Oct 3, 2013 | Elder Care, Elder Law, End of Life Decisions |
“The presumption is that everyone has someone available, someone most likely younger or in better health, and better able to carry out one’s wishes or make decisions with your guidance …” But not everyone does. When it comes time to make life-and-death health...
by Christine | Oct 2, 2013 | Charitable Giving |
In the end, you can think of the RISE system as a basic question: Is this organization built to get the job done? And, will it help you get your job of doing some good in the world done right? Giving to a good cause can have a substantial impact on the need at hand,...
by Christine | Sep 30, 2013 | Estate Planning, Inheritance |
In the survey, conducted by Interest.com, a financial planning site, just 27 percent of respondents age 18 to 59 said they expect to receive an inheritance from their parents or other family. Even those who believe there will be something left over for them...
by Christine | Sep 27, 2013 | Sale, Small Business |
All too often, an entrepreneur convinces himself no one will notice these issues and, once the sale is finalized, they all will be resolved. But as deals are negotiated between buyers and sellers, these top five truths surface over and over again. If you are a...
