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June 7, 2023
In this episode of “Simply Money,” Mark Reckman explains the basics of trusts using cars as an analogy. There are lots of makes and models designed to do different things, but there are basic elements that all trusts have in common.
June 6, 2023
In this episode of “Simply Money,” Mark Reckman discusses a few great strategies for bringing your whole family on board for the care of a parent. While it may be counterintuitive, Mark explains why hiring a caregiver might benefit all parties involved.
The United States Supreme Court recently clarified a murky area of law and handed a major victory to American taxpayers living abroad or who have funds on deposit in foreign bank accounts.
When it comes to inheritance claims, rights for illegitimate children are governed by the estate plan documents or intestacy laws in the state where the parent dies. Illegitimate children face unique circumstances but, in many states, may be entitled to inherit from their parent’s estate.
If you are undertaking a commercial construction project, your general contractor or architect may indicate that an AIA Contract will be used. But you may not know what this means for your project. So, what is an AIA Contract?
January 16, 2023
In early January 2023, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission announced a proposed rule that would bar employers from entering into non-competition agreements with employees and require employers to rescind any existing non-competition agreements. Many sources give the impression that the ban is in place or just around the corner. While this is certainly news worth following, we strongly encourage employers and employees to understand one critical thing: employee non-competition agreements are not dead yet.
November 28, 2022
In this episode of “Simply Money,” Mark Reckman walks through eight common Medicaid pitfalls you can avoid as you prepare yourself and your family financially if long-term care is needed.
