There are two primary types of assets a person can die with, a probate asset and a non-probate asset. When one dies with a probate asset, their family typically has no access to the asset until a probate court grants it to them. For instance, bank accounts are frozen,...
As we discussed in our most recent newsletter, although the SECURE Act eliminated the ability of most beneficiaries to “stretch” required minimum distributions from an inherited IRA account over their lifetimes, it did preserve this favorable payout option for certain...
I recently assisted a successful family business in transition from the senior generation to the next. The current owner had taken over from his father and had built the business into a profitable entity. As the business grew more and more family members became...
The SECURE Act, which was passed by Congress and made effective as of January 1, 2020, made substantial changes to the way Americans are able to save for retirement, and the way the planning considerations they now have to take into account when making beneficiary...
President Biden’s Executive Order Regarding Non-Competes On July 9, 2021, President Biden issued his Executive Order on Promoting Competition in the American Economy. The Order addresses issues that the President believes hinder “a fair, open, and competitive...
Not everyone agrees that bitcoin or cryptocurrency will someday replace fiat currency. But most tech-savvy people believe that (1) blockchain technology will have a huge impact on the securities and financial field, and (2) crypto assets will have value into the...
The Department of Labor has published guidance regarding COBRA assistance for unemployed workers under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. The DOL FAQ release is HERE. The ARP provides premium assistance to employees experiencing a reduction in hours or involuntary...
Most Americans are familiar with the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (the “American Rescue Plan”) for the third round of economic stimulus checks included in the Act. However, it is also important to understand that there are other provisions of the American Rescue...
In January 2022, Ohio will become the 15th state to adopt a Series LLC statute. This article will examine Ohio’s new law, the tax implications, and what we know about the Series LLC structure based on how it works in other states (Delaware started the trend in 1996)....
