There is a presumption under the law that when a Will is destroyed, the Testator (i.e., the person who created the Will) intended for it to be destroyed. But what happens when an original copy of a Will (or a Revocable Trust) is accidentally destroyed or lost?
The SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 (SECURE 2.0) enacted on December 29, 2022, specifically Section 331, amended the Internal Revenue Code and added special rules for use of retirement funds for individuals impacted by qualified federally declared disasters.
What It Means for You The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), effective on January 1, 2024, introduces significant reporting requirements with far-reaching implications for business owners, high-net-worth individuals, and their...
What the Proposals Mean for Ultra High Net Worth Individuals As the 2024 presidential election approaches, tax policy has taken center stage, particularly for ultra high net worth (UHNW) individuals with significant wealth. Both candidates, Kamala Harris and Donald...
Entrepreneurs in the middle market are often approached by private equity firms or strategic buyers with attractive offers to acquire their businesses. Many of these buyers are conducting the transaction as part of a roll-up strategy. In recent years, the middle market has been rife with roll-up activity, and this trend is likely to continue. In an economic environment where rates are most likely to decrease, we expect more activity and greater opportunities for founders to exit their businesses.
Bob McCann, Co-Chairman of NewEdge Capital Group and veteran financial services leader, shares his experience on the crucial role of culture in his recent article published by Barron’s.
Negativity often masquerades as intellect. Seeing the glass half empty is perceived as analytical, cautious and sophisticated. It’s a sales technique that captivates because we want to believe there’s a perfect solution – even when we know there is no such thing.
Investors have been handwringing about the end of the U.S. dollar’s status as the world’s dominant reserve currency for decades, yet the dollar has maintained its spot at the top of the reserve currency stack through these doubts and challenges.
The second annual Onward Conference was a continuation of our series that helps entrepreneurs better position themselves, their family, and their company so they can successfully navigate the process of a transaction if and when the time is right.
A Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) mandates that individuals who reach a certain age are obligated to start taking minimum distributions from their tax-advantaged retirement accounts.