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What’s Obvious is Obviously Priced In

Mar 01, 2018
Given the current state of the market, many investors that I am speaking with are considering changes to the “what has worked before” approach.When I am looking for guidance on the complex macro environment, I often turn to Jeffery Gundlach, CEO of DoubleLine Capital, LP. I have asked DoubleLine to ...

Tax Reform at a Glance – How Does it Affect You?

Feb 26, 2018
In December 2017, Congress passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act; a bold legislation designed to overhaul America’s tax code for the first time in 31 years. House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) declared, “The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is a game-changer for our country.” Taxpayers will see significant changes when ...

Gift Strategies to Help High Net Worth Families Benefit from Tax Reform

Feb 23, 2018
With all the media coverage in the last couple of months, you have certainly heard at least tidbits about the new Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (Act), signed by the president in December. One of the most important provisions of the Act for high net worth (HNW) families is the increased exemption amounts for...

The Impact of Automation on the Labor Force, the Economy, and Society

Feb 22, 2018
I am fascinated by the complicated ways that automation may transform the labor force—and how dramatically the acceleration of technology in the work place may impact the economy—and society, more broadly. As one example, how might driverless cars, taxis, and trucks affect issues of productivity and...

Six Steps for Developing a Successful Family Meeting

Feb 21, 2018
When you are a business-owning family, sometimes you can become so completely focused on the growth and continued success of the business that you forget the equally important mission of focusing on family. Family business owners of course need to understand the nuances and performance of the busine...

Love is in the Air? Practical Tips for Dealing with Workplace Relationships

Feb 13, 2018
Like many holidays, Valentine’s Day is a time when employees celebrate, while HR representatives, in-house counsel, and business owners hold their breath. In the #MeToo era, employers should consider proactively addressing workplace relationships and shoring up internal policies for dealing with com...

Should I Choose a Family Member to Be My Trustee?

Feb 08, 2018
Whether establishing a new trust, modifying an existing trust or dealing with a transition of the incumbent trustee, selecting the person or institution who will act as your trustee is one of the most important decisions you and your family members will make. Many families want to keep everythi...

Four Tips to Keep Your PFTC in Compliance

Jan 24, 2018
A Private Family Trust Company (“PFTC”) offers families the ability to have intergenerational governance over family assets, and provides a private forum for decision-making. However, if the PFTC does not have the proper operational model, it could become another headline story about family discord ...

Preparing the Next Generation of Beneficiaries

Jan 16, 2018
Preparing the next generation, especially wealthy children or trust beneficiaries, is one of the hottest topics in the high net worth world. Quite frankly, the consequences of not addressing this are enormous and impact future generations. Resources are squandered, cracks form in family relationship...

Avoiding Potential Beneficiary Claims Highlighted in the PFTC Context

Jan 11, 2018
The Private Family Trust Company structure has evolved from a new concept to one that is now established and used widely by family enterprises as a strategy for managing increasing complexity within their enterprise. With the evolution of the PFTC, there are hard questions that need to be asked such...