by Matthew Murillo | Jan 17, 2020 | Business, Estate Planning, NLBM
Though most entrepreneurs understand the value of effective business planning, fewer are aware of the critical role estate planning plays in their company’s success. Yet considering what would happen to your business upon your death or in the event of your incapacity...
by Matthew Murillo | Jan 10, 2020 | Business, Estate Planning, NLBM
While hiring independent contractors (ICs) offers a range of valuable benefits in terms of cost savings and convenience, it also opens your business up to some unique legal and financial complications. This is particularly true when it comes to your company’s...
by Matthew Murillo | Jan 10, 2020 | Business, Estate Planning, NLBM
The Tax Cuts & Jobs Act (TCJA) made sweeping changes to exemptions, deductions, and credits for your family’s federal income taxes. But one major change that you might not have noticed is the way the law altered the potential tax consequences of divorce. Unlike...
by Matthew Murillo | Mar 21, 2019 | Estate Planning, NLBM, PFL
Being asked by a family member or close friend to serve as trustee for their trust upon their death can be an incredible honor. At the same time, however, serving as a trustee can be a massive responsibility—and the role is not for everyone. In fact, depending on the...
by Matthew Murillo | Mar 14, 2019 | Estate Planning, NLBM, PFL
In late February, Luke Perry, who became famous starring in the 1990s TV series Beverly Hills 90210, suffered a massive stroke at age 52. He was hospitalized under heavy sedation, and five days later, when it became clear he wouldn’t recover, his family decided to...
by Matthew Murillo | Mar 7, 2019 | Estate Planning, NLBM, PFL
Like many taxpayers, if you’ve already filed your federal income taxes for 2018, you may be surprised to discover you’re not getting a refund this time. If so, this was almost certainly due to the sweeping tax overhaul made by the 2017 Tax Cut and Jobs Act (TCJA)....
