What Happens to Your Business When You Die
You spend a significant part of your life building your business, and it becomes a major part of your legacy. But when you die, everything you have built could fall apart if you have not taken the time to create a business succession plan. Without a plan in place,...Common Pitfalls in Family-Owned Businesses
Your family and your business are two of your top priorities. You would not do anything to compromise either of them. But working with family members in a family-owned business presents unique challenges that can cause lasting damage to both if not properly managed....Business Trusts 101: What Entrepreneurs Should Know about Using a Business Trust
Trusts are usually associated with estate planning, but trusts can also apply to business operations. As a small business owner, you can hold the business in a trust instead of using a business entity such as a limited liability company (LLC) or corporation. Business...How to Talk to Your Family About Business Succession
Benjamin Franklin famously quipped, “If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail.” From the very beginning, you had a plan for your business to succeed. You set goals and developed methods to achieve those goals. Your business has stood the test of time because you...Prodigal Son Breaks News To Dad That He Spent His Entire Inheritance On Gender Studies Degree
I stole the title of this post from a great Babylon Bee article that just came out. For those who don’t know, Babylon Bee is satire. Strangely, their satirical articles often do come true. And this particular title hews closely enough to family settings often...6 Key Considerations for Passing Down a Family Business
You have spent years building your small business, but have you taken time to consider what will happen to it when you retire, become disabled, or pass away? Although it is often hard to fathom an event that may not occur for many years, it is important to put...FPC 20180206: Family Protection
The term “family protection” is used in many different contexts. For example, in insurance planning it often refers to the concept of “income replacement” for a family bereft of its primary breadwinner. What should “family...Harvard: Millennials now biggest voting group in U.S., 2-1 Democratic
A new Harvard University poll Tuesday is blaring a loud danger signal to the Republican Party after finding that millennials are now the largest generation of voters and they are overwhelmingly Democratic, by a two-to-one margin. Article here. Maybe time for a little...Ten Ways to Prevent Affluenza
More here: As with lottery winners and athletes who are in danger of spending significant portions of their new-found wealth in an instant, children who were raised with wealth must be properly prepared to handle affluence and their inheritance wisely Older...Seven Tips For Managing Sibling Wealth Disparity
The starting point for dealing with wealth disparity is having a common understanding of what family means for this generation and developing a shared vision for how to be a family in the future. This shared vision, based on the identification of shared values...Last Will and Testament of Thomas Jefferson
Jefferson died broke but left a legacy of books and education benefiting the Library of Congress and the University of Virginia. See Jefferson’s will here: Last Will and Testament | Thomas Jefferson’s MonticelloA family therapist says too many parents make the same mistake and end up with spoiled kids – SFGate
“What spoils kids is not letting them taste the natural consequences of their mistakes. When we give them the impression that their choices don’t have natural, logical consequences and we rescue them from those — when we say, ‘Hey, you do that...One in three Americans who get an inheritance blow it – MarketWatch
“Great wealth transfer” has joined “silver tsunami” in the lexicon of aging America. It refers to the wave of wealth, estimated to be in the trillions, which will flow from the oldest generation in the coming decades. Yet evidence suggests that many Americans...70% of Rich Families Lose Their Wealth by the Second Generation
“Looking at the numbers, 78% feel the next generation is not financially responsible enough to handle inheritance,” says Chris Heilmann, U.S. Trust’s chief fiduciary executive.And 64% admit they have disclosed little to nothing about their...Millennial Money Matters
Yikes. If ever there was a need for financial mentorship, it’s now. And yes, you can do that with your estate plan. How millennials feel about money and financial issues, in eight charts Source: Millennial Money MattersHow Boomers Are Redefining ‘Legacy’
Some families construct a legacy of memories and real estate, say by buying a vacation property that is held in a trust or other structure so it is equally owned by all heirs. “That keeps it intact for at least another generation and ensures that it is not...“Estate Planning” Needs an Extreme Makeover
Great article. Personally, I call my practice “family protection” law and the author appears to be on the same page as me. In its most fundamental state, estate planning should support the family (or the individual) first, and thereafter concern...Pushing Wealth Transfer Plans Into The 21st Century
Among affluent families, the disconnect between what their current wealth transfer planning does, and what they want their planning to do, is staggering. While 75 percent of wealthy parents say it’s important to leave an inheritance to the next generation, only...Key Considerations for Preparing a Family Legacy Plan
Over the next 20 years, $30 trillion dollars could be transferred from the current generation to the next, making now a critical time for advisors to discuss multigenerational planning with high net worth clients. Along with planning for the financial...The Game Plan to Successful Wealth Transfers
One common misconception is that sheltering the younger generation from knowing about the magnitude of the family wealth is in their best interest. Contrary to such opinion, the survey found that it’s important to teach children and grandchildren the family’s...Family Business & Academia Need Each Other
Seems like just about every college has gone full marxist these days, and as a conservative I bristle at the idea that families really need those loons. This article makes a pretty good case that we all benefit from an academia attentive to Family Business....How Behavioral Economics Can Help Your Clients Retire Rich
Say you do not have a will. You’re unlikely to go get one today, Ariely said. But you could say that by the end of the month you’ll find a lawyer and make an appointment.If you write down the steps and set a timeline, it is not a guarantee you’ll do that task,...A Better Way To Say “I Love You”
As Valentine’s Day brings heart-shaped chocolate boxes and roses by the dozen into your clients’ imaginations, seize the moment to educate them about the drawbacks of “I love you” wills and introduce them to the estate planning move that’s actually going to...The Other Reasons For Estate Planning
Good discussion of incentive trust planning: Many subjects that serve as substantial planning motivators aren’t found on client questionnaires and are frequently absent from planning discussions. Source: The Other Reasons For Estate Planning (Well actually, we...Independence Is Not Just for Young Advisors
So how does someone determine if he is “too old” to make independence work? It really comes down to a few key characteristics shared by those advisors who took the leap: They really wanted it. They believed in their ability to migrate clients and grow. They had...Big reason whites are richer than blacks in America? Lack of black estate planning.
I don’t agree with everything in this article, but it does make a good point about the lack of estate planning. It is surprisingly tough sometimes to get families to consider holding funds in trust to prevent kids from blowing their inheritance, and I can...Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds Dynastic Deaths Give Offspring Legacies and Millions to Inherit Overnight
Luck all around, despite the bad planning. Carrie had formal next of kin, daughter Billie Lourd, who inherits the house, the money and presumably the French bulldog even if the outspoken and occasionally erratic actress forgot to leave a valid will behind....Trump’s Legacy of Winning
[bctt tweet=”.@realdonaldtrump: You’ll say Mr. Pres we win #2A much, can’t take it & I’ll say #MAGA” username=”guntrust”] Trump’s legacy of winning is motivational for any individual, family, business or country....Six Things Family-Owned Firms Should Know About Succession Planning
Among the chief goals of succession planning is providing continuity of management and minimizing the tax costs of transferring property interests to new generations.Source: Six Things Family-Owned Firms Should Know About Succession PlanningLeverage-Loving Millennials Suckered by Financial Press into Betting Against Trump
“From triple X leveraged products to Vanguard, Millennials have shown they favor the extremes in terms of their growing ETF usage,” said Bloomberg Intelligence ETF Analyst Eric Balchunas. “However, when it comes to calling the Trump rally,...Twelve “Star Wars” Lessons For Becoming A Financial Planning Jedi
A truly nerdy advisor with too much time on his hands put this together. Why nothing on Star Trek TOS? In preparation for “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,” here are 15 lessons from the film series to help you be a financial planning Jedi. Source:...“Deconstructing Conflict” – Family Business
(Get your parents into our free 2-hour estate plan design meeting.)#AssetProtection: How “Gamification”’ Can Improve Family Education and Engagement
Family businesses spend an extraordinary amount of time and capital (financial, human and intellectual) on skill building and education within the family system. Rising members of the family system must master many different skills. Some of these skills can be...#AssetProtection: When Family Conflict Threatens the Business
When conflict arises between family and business goals, the natural inclination to minimize it can lead to a pattern of dysfunctional communication and greater conflict. The common practice of triangulation rarely leads to resolution of underlying issues and can be...#AssetProtection: Six Steps Couples Should Take When Merging Assets
Here are six steps couples who live together and are committed to each other, who are engaged or who are newly married may not realize they should take when merging assets: Source: Six Steps Couples Should Take When Merging Assets#AssetProtection: Millennials Having a Hard Time Cutting the Financial Cord
Millennials may strive for financial independence, but as a whole, they’ve been slow to break out on their own. According to Fidelity Investments’ Millennial Money Study, nearly half (47 percent) of millennials still have their parents pay for certain...#FamilyProtection: Hobo Code (in case HRC elected)
The “hobo code” helped poor people in the 19th and 20th centuries and may help yours in the 21st, depending on the election results next month. If attacked, do you want to be Victor or Victim? At SacredHonor.US, we hate it when people die embarrassed. And...#AssetProtection: The Second Gilded Age May Be Losing Its Luster
According to the above chart, US does great at wealth creation (compared to other socialist countries), but we need to learn a thing or two from Europeans about keeping it in the family, i.e., financial mentorship. The study attributes the down year to a combination...#FamilyProtection: Why Robin Williams’ son hangs out behind bars – Video
You have read at www.SacredHonor.US about the F.I.R.S.T. Family Trust and how it can be used to pass on values such as charity and financial mentorship. Here is an example of both in action: Zak Williams, son of Robin Williams, is co-teaching a financial literacy...#FamilyProtection: George H.W. Bush destroys own legacy, exercises power of (dis)appointment
In failing to deny he is voting for Hillary, the senior Bush has utterly destroyed any remaining political legacy for his entire family. Maybe another legacy is more important — a financial one, perhaps? Many former GOP officials from both Bush administrations...#FamilyProtection: Iowans Apparently Owe Their Lives to Iowa State Fair Board
While Gov. Terry Branstad has often held up his support of pro-gun issues, he agreed with the Fair Board’s current rule, saying concealed carry by the public isn’t needed at the event. Source: Iowa State Fair to remain free of lawfully carried guns, for now As the...#FamilyProtection: The Most Important Moment In A Rich Kid’s Life
Why place so much significance on a first conversation often held in a conference room? Because the succession of financial stewardship within families has a 70 percent failure rate. But, how to preserve multi-generational wealth can be planned and taught—so the cycle...#AssetProtection: Five Tips for Talking About Money With Adult Children
As parents, our clients want the best for their children, perhaps especially when those children become adults. Learning good financial habits can be central to a successful and independent adulthood. Yet, most young adults feel they’re thrown into the world without...Doorbell – YouTube
If attacked, do you want to be Victor or Victim? At SacredHonor.US, we hate it when people die embarrassed. And at Protect.FM, we believe good estate plans protect families. We make it easy for your family to attain the comfort of skill at arms. David R. Duringer, JD,...Six Characteristics of NextGen Art Collectors
And as younger collectors focus more on this asset class, their advisors need also to broaden their knowledge of the rules unique to this area and to their clients’ increased activity. Source: Six Characteristics of NextGen Art Collectors If attacked, do you want to...Incentive Trusts
If you have either life insurance or accumulated wealth, you may want to create a safety net for your children. Planning is critical if your children are young, in case something happens to you before they are ready to face life on their own without the benefit of...Incentive Trust Basics
Incentive trusts are designed with the purpose of influencing behavior of the beneficiaries. The type and scope of these provisions is limited only by the imagination of the drafter, and a few more practical limits such as the assets required for implementation...
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