As we noted in our 2020 Investment Insights report, the economic path remains shrouded in a dense fog. With the Delta variant of COVID-19 now making up more than 50%1 of cases, masks mandates, further shutdowns, and work-from-home implementations may either continue or be reinstituted by federal or local authorities. However, consistent with our core
Posted ByYour home is more susceptible to damage or destruction during home renovations or construction. Unstable conditions, incomplete structures, dangerous machinery, and unsecured property may lead to accidents, injury, theft, or fire. It is important to work with your insurance agent before and during your home renovation and construction process to ensure you are adequately protected.
Posted ByThe Heckerling Institute on Estate Planning has long been recognized as the nation’s premier conference for estate planning professionals, offering unparalleled educational and professional development opportunities to estate planning professionals. In May 2021, Alyssa virtually attended the 55th Institute. Alyssa enjoyed learning about proposed and existing legislation as it relates to estate planning from some
Posted BySpring cleaning is an age-old ritual that has roots in Jewish, Christian, and Persian traditions. In the 1800s, spring brought about warmer weather which meant that the soot and grime from lamp, coal and wood heating used during the winter could be thoroughly cleaned out of the house. Spring cleaning is a ritual that has
Posted ByWhat is a Spousal Lifetime Access Trust (SLAT)? Spousal Lifetime Access Trust (SLAT) is an inter vivos1 irrevocable trust. The goal of a SLAT is similar to that of a bypass trust: SLATs are generally used to transfer assets out of the grantor’s estate, up to the estate and gift tax exemption amount, while providing
Posted ByKeeping your software up to date is important to your digital safety and cybersecurity. One major reason is that as time goes on, security flaws, exploits, and backdoor hacks are discovered. The only way to ensure that you are protected against these issues is by staying current with your software as most software developers work
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