Publications
Contrasting Tax Overhauls: Project 2025 Vs. Democratic Reform
As the 2024 elections approach, tax reform is once again a hot topic. Project 2025, spearheaded by the Heritage Foundation, offers a sweeping overhaul of the U.S. tax system and various federal policies. This ambitious plan, designed to be implemented by a future Republican administration, includes significant changes to tax laws and administration. On the other side of the political spectrum, Democrats and other left-leaning groups have also put forth their own tax reform proposals, aiming to address income inequality and generate revenue for social programs.
The Importance of Building Generational Wealth
The process of building generational wealth is intended to provide younger family members — and even those not yet born with financial opportunities and a head start to long-term stability. Generational wealth refers to financial assets passed down from one generation to the next. They include property, investments and businesses but also other assets, such as collectibles or royalties from oil and gas holdings.
Generative AI: Revolutionizing Professional Services For Wealthy Families
The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into professions like law, accounting, and investment management has been evolving over several decades, with significant acceleration in recent years. Here's a brief overview of AI's impact on legal matters.
Alternatives to Investing in the Stock Market
During the course of almost 35 years of settling estates for a diverse group of clients, and seeing the results of their investments, I’ve seen first-hand the range of investment opportunities beyond publicly traded stocks. Investing in real estate, debt, tangible assets, starting your own business are a few alternative investment ideas.
The Challenge Of Trustee Selection
The most challenging decision an estate planner must make is who to recommend as a trustee for a client. Trusts execute the estate plan, and the trustee is the lynchpin of any trust. The trustee plays multiple roles; a financial and ministerial role; they are responsible for the prudent investment of assets as well as administrative and executive duties of overseeing the trust; the role of consigliere to the family, a trusted advisor and counselor willing to argue with the client when needed, without ambition and giving dispassionate advice
Will Changes To The Tax Law Be Retroactive?
What to Do When You Find Susan B. Anthony in Your Attic
You come across an item with great financial, social and historical value or realizing that you now possesses a long-forgotten cache of art or collectibles. What steps should you take to preserve assets or get the guidance to properly sell unique items?