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Tax Planning & Compliance

Giving Through A Charitable Remainder Trust

A Charitable Remainder Trust (CRT) is an irrevocable tax-exempt trust providing an income stream to non-charitable beneficiaries for life or a determined period of time with the remainder going to...

5 Critical Reasons Why Everyone Needs Estate Planning

Estate planning might sound like a topic reserved for the wealthy or the elderly, but the truth is, everyone can benefit from having an estate plan in place. Whether you’re...

Drop and Swap Strategy Aided by Recent Ohio Law Means Boon for Real Estate Investors

For many years, experienced commercial real estate (CRE) investors in Ohio have structured real estate purchases as an entity purchase and sale, often referred to as a “drop and swap.”...

The Difference Between Testamentary V. Living Trusts

Many families use one of two type of trusts, particularly when there are minor children.  A testamentary trust is created through a person’s Last Will and Testament.  However, the will...

Duties of a Successor Trustee

Upon acceptance of a trusteeship, the trustee shall administer the trust in good faith, in accordance with its terms and purposes and the interests of the beneficiaries, and in accordance...

Cryptocurrency: Buyer Beware

Although cryptocurrencies have existed for over two decades, they have garnered considerably more attention in recent years. A majority of this attention has put a spotlight on cryptocurrencies and the...

The Flexibility and Traps of Ohio’s New LLC Act

Ohio’s new limited liability company act became effective February 11, 2022 and is a complete replacement of Ohio’s LLC law based on the American Bar Association’s prototype LLC act. The ...

Join Us For A Conversation On Tax, Wealth And Estate Planning

As we look back on the first 100 days of President Biden’s administration, there have been many proposed changes to both individual and business tax rates, estate planning considerations, and...

IRS Issues Guidance On Reporting Qualified Sick And Family Leave Wages Paid

The IRS recently published IRS Notice 2020-54 which provides new reporting requirements for “qualified family leave” and “qualified sick leave” wages paid to employees under the Families First Coronavirus Response...

Colleen Fausz Joins Family Nurturing Center Board

DBL Law attorney and CPA Colleen Fausz has joined the Family Nurturing Center Board of Directors. She practices in DBL Law’s Business Organization & Taxation, and Wills, Trusts & Estate...
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