Many organizations are realizing that HR executives’ mandate extends beyond figuring out the firm’s health insurance and writing the employee handbook. They are key to creating a positive work culture and attracting (and keeping) talented employees—all essential to the success of any enterprise. In the world of human resources, Mi...
For multi-generational families, designing the right second home is often a series of "both/and" propositions. A home needs to be both a reflection of self, while also foreseeing the needs of generations to come. It needs to feel cozy and intimate for weekend getaways, while also welcoming large gatherings. Most of all, it needs to unders...
A Life insurance audit is an everything-to-gain, nothing-to-lose proposition for a trustee of a trust that owns life insurance where significant planning is in place. A proper, thorough audit is needed to mitigate the fiduciary liability. It also starts with understanding the difference between a Life Insurance Review and a Life Insurance Audit.&nb...
As states continue to adopt shelter-in-place orders to stop the spread of COVID-19, many employers remain open for business and need employees to perform essential operations. To protect their workforce, employers should adhere to CDC and DOL guidance on implementing safety practices for employees. We share some tips for employers with essential em...
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act contains multiple tax-related provisions intended to offer relief to both businesses and individuals. We outline key provisions of which businesses and individuals should be aware, including those governing retention credits, payroll tax deferrals, recovery rebates, and modifications to...
The stimulus package provided from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act includes the Keeping American Workers Paid and Employed Act, which offers financial relief to help prevent workers from losing their jobs and aid businesses affected by the economic downturn. Here is a summary of the Act’s key sections that provi...
As more and more investors look to implement impact investment strategies, interesting questions are being raised in the context of impact investing by fiduciaries appointed to administer a trust for beneficiaries. Suppose the beneficiary of a multi-generational, non-charitable trust is interested in integrating her values in a trust established fo...
Roughly 15% of ultra-high net worth individuals worldwide rely on private aircraft for most personal and business flights. When weighing your options on aircraft ownership, there are pros and cons that should be considered. It's also important to know the key players to help you navigate the selection, purchase, management, financing, and dispositi...
A vaccinated and protected workforce will be the key to ending the pandemic and emerging from the COVID crisis. Employers are uniquely positioned, if not charged with, leading this effort, but a myriad of legal pitfalls must be considered. In this webinar, we explore the following legal and practical issues for employers:mandatory vaccinationsvacci...
The pandemic’s economic and social fallout have permanently impacted both the nature of the workplace and women’s opportunities within it. Working practices have become more flexible, new leadership traits are coming to the fore, and the need for a diverse workforce and inclusive culture has never been more apparent. In these extraordin...
Ransomware is a dynamically evolving risk, impacting organizations around the world with rapidly increasing loss frequency and severity. The insights on this risk are intended to focus conversations around loss preparation and risk management, and help guide well-informed cybersecurity investments.
With each challenge comes the opportunity to reevaluate and do better. This was evident in 2020 when the COVID pandemic brought about a sea change in the way business was done. In this episode, guest Doris Meister discusses how the virus has changed the ways advisors help clients achieve their goals, and what you should look for when choo...
As family offices consider their tax planning strategy, it is important for their tax attorneys, financial executives, and legal team to conduct an analysis of the Biden Administration’s Tax Proposal. This guide and in-depth review, which includes an overview of the proposals impacting high-income taxpayers, will help you prepare for the chan...
Death isn’t something many want to think about, but estate planning is a complex topic with consequential decisions. Tolleson Wealth Management President Richard Joyner discusses what to think about and how to select a trustee in this episode. Listen to the next episode to learn about the five principles families should conside...
A trustee’s job is to carry out the intent of the trust creator, using the trust document as a roadmap. Trustees and beneficiaries must work to build a mutually beneficial relationship to ensure long-term success. In the latest Tolleson Insights podcast, President Richard Joyner provides a road map on the five principles families should consi...