Wealth Strategies

Embarking upon the process of buying a home can be both a daunting task and an exciting one. During the home-buying process, most people focus primarily, or at least initially, on how much “house” they can afford.

You’ve spent years earning and growing your wealth, but will your wealth strategy stand the test of time? Financial models guide crucial investment decisions—from portfolio allocation to long-term planning—yet they’re only as reliable as the assumptions and expertise behind them. Like any roadmap, a financial model provides direction but mindlessly following it without adaptation can lead you right off a cliff when conditions change.

Because state tax laws vary widely, individuals often seek to reduce their tax burden by changing their domicile to a more tax-friendly state. This requires a careful balancing act of physical presence, legal documentation and a clear intent to make a new state one’s permanent home.

By thoughtfully mapping an all-encompassing approach, you can minimize your financial risk and ensure a smoother path to rebuilding your life and your financial health.

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit issued an opinion late on December 26, reinstating the nationwide injunction against the enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). This decision once again places the January deadline for covered businesses to register their Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) on hold. The Court indicated that a final ruling on the matter is forthcoming, confirming that no filings are required until a decision is reached.

This whitepaper outlines key considerations in wealth management, including investment strategies, income tax planning, estate planning, charitable giving, and retirement planning, tailored for UHNW clients.

On December 3, 2024, a federal court in Texas imposed a national injunction against the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), prohibiting the federal government from enforcing the CTA.

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.