More than ever before, giving families are working to involve multiple generations in their philanthropy. This emergent trend comes with a shift that focuses the conversation of next generation engagement from a “passing the baton” mentality—where succession planning is the motivator for next gen participation—to an intergenerational focus. Knowing how to make the most of your family’s time, talent, and treasure can be an opportunity of a lifetime to create profound family ties and remarkably effective family philanthropy.
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Migrating trusts from state to state can be challenging. Use this decision tree as a resource when transferring trust situs from one state to another or when modifying a trust agreement following migration to a new state.
The ownership and governance structure of a private family trust company (“PFTC”) is highly customizable. This is important because all families are different, with different goals, family dynamics, asset composition, family sizes, and family affiliates. With that in mind, there are some key considerations in structuring the entity ownership and governance of a PFTC, both tax-related and not tax-related.
Don’t be blinded by the sun reflecting off the dancing blue water; there’s more to consider when purchasing a vacation home than where you like to vacation. Protect your investment with some sunscreen in the form of a little knowledge—to help keep you from getting burned.
As the COVID-19 vaccine becomes a larger part of the national conversation, employers will need to assess and/or develop a vaccination policy and plan. Employer-driven vaccination programs require a thorough understanding of employment law, compliance, employee well-being and education. This e-book covers employment law considerations and explains the specific limitations that pertain to requiring employees to be vaccinated.
The data shows that water damage from ruptured pipes is significantly more extensive and disruptive when caused by freezing temperatures. Take precautions when the temperature drops. Learn what you can do to prevent frozen pipes and better protect your property.
Continuing a trend of the past five years, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) grew in assets under management in 2020. However, the fact remains that the ETF continues to be a one-size-fits-all solution that isn’t optimal for everyone. The flexibility of a custom passive separately managed account (SMA) can beat an ETF in terms of tax efficiency in many cases. Three advantages of the SMA illustrate the benefits.
Among its many provisions, the American Rescue Plan COVID relief addresses paid sick and family leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) and makes temporary but significant changes to COBRA coverage. A short (and high-level) summary of the changes are provided to show the effect on covered employers and employees.
Even when there is a financial gift to sufficiently endow an art collection today, there is no certainty that the endowment will be able to fund the charity indefinitely into the future. When there is no charity willing to preserve the collection, the artist or collector should consider using a private foundation. Especially now as the future of museums is moving away from the brick-and-mortar and toward a virtual institution.
Haunted by double-digit inflation of the past, some fear the U.S. economy is poised for runaway inflation. Some above-trend inflation is to be expected as the economy begins to open up more broadly. It can be argued that a modest jump in inflation should be viewed as a positive sign, indicating the economy’s return to normal. Long-term price pressures leading to double-digit inflation are possible but not likely, given the slack that currently exists in the economy.