As published in New Jersey CPA Magazine, July/August Issue The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TVJA) was one of the most comprehensive changes to the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) in history. Several changes implemented by the TCJA, including taxation of alimony, greatly affect divorce and matrimonial practices. For divorces […]
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Related Practice: Wills, Trusts & Estates
As published in Estate Planning, a Thomson Reuters publication, June 2020 Vol 47/No 6 An entry-level primer to ensure planners are addressing the special considerations of families in second (or later) relationships. Blended families come in a variety of configurations. On one end of the spectrum the clients may be […]
The Silver Lining Playbook: Estate Planning Opportunities For Business Owners In A COVID-19 World
May 4, 2020 | by Gary BotwinickAs published in NJBIZ, May 4, 2020 John F. Kennedy once said, “The Chinese use two brush strokes to write the word ‘crisis.’ One brush stroke stands for danger; the other for opportunity. In a crisis, be aware of the danger–but recognize the opportunity.” While entrepreneurs are great at identifying […]
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COVID-19 Alert: Three Major Mistakes Often Made When Drafting Your Own Last Will and Testament
April 1, 2020 | by Matthew RheingoldWith the COVID-19 pandemic turning life upside down, social media is abuzz with people looking to prepare their Last Will and Testament. Inevitably, someone will respond to the post and recommend that the individual draft their own. While the Internet provides the do-it-yourselfer with a plethora of forms of drafting […]