An asset protection trust is an irrevocable trust that is often created to protect beneficiaries from overly litigious lawsuits. Without holding legal title to any of the assets, each beneficiary has ownership of an equitable interest in the trust’s assets. If you have a sizable estate you wish to protect consider renting your home from your business for tax purposes. Under an asset protection trust, renting your home in such […]
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Running a business involves risk, and owners accept certain levels of risk because of the potential for success. Capital risk can be the result of various factors but is often a combination of internal and external components. However, there are tools that can help business owners protect their companies from threats. One of the most preventative measures a company can take is in the form of planning. A well-structured business […]
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Legal documents, such as wills, can be a sensitive topic for many of us. Yet, we must plan them carefully to properly safeguard our family members’ inheritance successfully. For the vast majority of cryptocurrency or bitcoin owners, the last thing on our minds is what happens when we pass, let alone how inheriting cryptocurrency plays a part in our estate plans. However, just like your conventional assets, it’s critical to […]
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Ask a person in their 20s or 30s whether they need an estate plan; more than likely the answer will be no. Why? They might say that estate planning is just for the wealthy, or they might suggest that they are too young to worry about such matters. But what about people who feel that they are too old for an estate plan? The fact is a person cannot be […]
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HNWI or High-net-worth individuals’ estate planning can be quite complicated. These individuals and families tend to have more multifaceted financial circumstances, which might expose them to taxes and other limitations which median to lower-income households do not face. The bottom line is that HNWI’s estate plans are complex and prone to costly financial mistakes. The greater an estate, the more critical it is to recruit a specialist in the estate […]
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Why should every adult have a legally binding estate plan? A widely accepted myth is that your spouse will immediately receive the entirety of your assets upon your passing. This is not true in every jurisdiction and circumstance. In some instances, your spouse will inherit only a fraction of your worth, with the remainder passing to your heirs or other relatives. Estate planning is essential for ensuring that all of […]
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Bitcoin and other assets supported by blockchain technology are part of a rapidly growing area of interest for folks looking for new ways to invest their wealth. If you own cryptocurrency, it’s particularly important to include it in your estate planning because it’s not a discoverable asset, like real estate holdings or mutual funds. Dying without explicit instructions regarding the fact that you own cryptocurrency, or without providing the private […]
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You are young and healthy, which means you are too young to have an estate plan, right? Why think about what happens to your assets after you have gotten to this stage of life? While this is a common perception, it couldn’t be further from the truth. There are a number of compelling reasons why it’s important to address estate planning, regardless of how old the individual is or the […]
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Nowadays, an increasing number of individuals are investing in Bitcoin, NFTs (non-fungible tokens), and blockchain tokens. Many have profited substantially from their crypto investments. Yet while crypto-assets may hold enormous family wealth, they also pose complex issues in terms of safeguarding, transferring, preserving, and distributing that wealth. The advantages of protecting assets with estate planning are well known, and cryptocurrency is a valuable asset. As with any other asset, it […]
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Angelina Jolie is a collector of antique knives. Johnny Depp owns dozens of limited-edition Barbies, and Tom Hanks has a collection of vintage typewriters. You may collect more common items, but regardless of specifics, valuable collections are considered part of your net worth, and should be addressed during legacy planning. Under Federal tax law, IRC Section 408(m), the IRS defines collectibles as works of art, valuable alcoholic beverages, antiques, metals, […]
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