The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA): What It Means for Estate Planning in 2026 and Beyond After months of negotiation and speculation, Congress has passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), a sweeping tax reform bill that significantly reshapes estate planning, trust taxation, and alternative minimum tax (AMT) policy. Building on the framework […]
Leaving a legacy to charity is a great way to support your community, make an impact, and save on taxes. There are many charitable estate planning strategies to consider and each one comes with a careful consideration.
Find out why probate should be avoided and learn your options for protecting your family and assets from the probate process.
My Story Like many of you reading this article, I never think a major medical disaster could happen to me or, if something did happen, that I would be competent enough to make decisions for myself. Well, as a ‘relatively young’ guy, this was not the case recently when I needed emergency surgery to prevent […]
You’ve spent a lifetime building your business and now it’s time for retirement. So, where do you begin? When developing your business succession plan, it’s important to consider all of your options because each will have a significant impact on your estate plan, taxes, family, and financial well-being. Here are a few helpful tips to […]
Did you know that you can be reimbursed for the funeral expenses of a lost loved one that passed from COVID-19? COVID-19 has affected the lives of many Americans and their families, reimbursement of funeral costs is a little way to ease the grief of losing a loved one from this pandemic. The Federal Emergency […]
Learn how family trusts work, the benefits of establishing a trust instead of a will, and how to get started setting one up.
Whether it was a gathering for a joyous wedding or the passing of a loved one, we’ve all heard about Probate Court at some point or another. We are going to dive into what probate is and why you want to avoid it when it comes to your estate, if you have no plan. First, […]