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Simple Asset Protection Tools
There are many different ways to protect your assets from creditors. These can depend on your personal interests, your business interests, your family, and other factors. The best course of action is to review your situation with an experienced asset protection...
Business Sucession Planning Strategies
Business Succession Planning Tips According to the U.S. Bureau of the Census, over 90% of all businesses in America are family-owned. Yet a Wilmington Trust survey found nearly 60 percent of small business owners do not have a succession plan in place. It’s...
Epstein’s Estate – What happens now?
What Will Happen to Jeffrey Epstein’s Assets? In light of Jeffrey Epstein's recent suicide in prison, the question for those who were traumatized by his actions is – whether they can still collect from his estate if they are able to secure a legal judgment for...
Family Foundation or Donor Advised Fund?
Donor Advised Fund vs. Private Foundation Donor advised funds (DAF) and private foundations are both great tools for helping charities while saving income taxes. While the creation of private foundations used to be the norm, more and more people are considering donor...
New ABA Book – Estate Planning for the Muslim Client
Building an Islamic Estate Planning Practice As most of you know, over the past few years I've developed a niche law practice helping Muslim clients around the country with their estate and business planning needs. What started out as a small component of my practice...
Taking Advantage of Opportunity Zone Investments
Advantages of Investing in Opportunity Zones The new federal tax law passed in 2017 included an Investing in Opportunity Act. The Act established Opportunity Zones and Opportunity Funds. The Opportunity Zone Act was designed to stimulate investment in federal and...