Creating an estate strategy is all about helping ensure that your final wishes are carried out in the event of your death and your assets are transferred to your heirs with managing taxes in mind. How well do you know the fundamentals of estate management? Take our short quiz and see. 1. Probate is defined as:…
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Consider Tax Issues When Valuing a Business for Divorce
Let’s say divorcing spouses own part of the stock in a closely held corporation. This may be one of their biggest marital assets, and often one spouse decides to buy out the other party’s shares by transferring some assets in exchange for the stock. Before jumping headfirst into these transfers, it’s important to consider the expected…
Two Levels of Appraisal Services: Calculations vs. Valuations
Did you know that business valuators offer two types of appraisal services? Formal valuations are the most common service valuators provide, requiring significant time and in-depth analyses. But sometimes a less formal “calculation” of value will suffice — just don’t expect it to stand up to outside scrutiny. Calculations are only as reliable as the assumptions and scope…