Opportunity Zone Deadline Approaches: Is Your Tax Plan Ready?
For taxpayers with Opportunity Zone investments under the original program, the deferral window closes on December 31. Any capital gain deferred into a Qualified Opportunity Fund must be recognized as
PPLI: The Current Hot Topic for the Ultra-Wealthy
The Wall Street Journal recently spotlighted Private Placement Life Insurance (PPLI), describing it as a “Roth IRA on steroids” for wealthy Americans seeking tax-free growth. While the headline captures the
Choosing a Corporate Trustee: Why Separation of Duties Can Protect Your Family
One of the more important decisions when setting up a trust is deciding who will actually administer it. Sometimes a family member is well suited to the role, but if
Is Your Equity Comp Getting a Fair Look?
More and more workers are benefiting from equity compensation, and it’s not just limited to the C-suite and senior executives. Mid-level employees often accumulate meaningful positions in their company’s stock.
An Estate Planning Blueprint by Life Stage: Is Yours Out of Date?
Life moves quickly, but estate plans often stand still. Treating estate planning as a one-off event – a heavy binder locked in a safe – is a common mistake. An
Passing Down the Family Home Without Passing Down a Fight
A vacation home may outlive the mortgage, the renovations, and often the parents who bought it. Whether it’s a waterfront property, a cabin in the mountains, or an apartment in
Mega IRAs: Is It Time to Reposition Large Growth Assets?
More than 11,000 Americans now hold IRAs or 401(k)s worth $10 million or more, with over 1,000 above $25 million, according to the Joint Committee on Taxation. These balances don’t
How Do “Trump Accounts” Stack Up Against Other Child Savings Vehicles?
On July 4, 2026, the long-anticipated “Trump Accounts,” created under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, officially went live. Many households are asking the same question: should we open one
The Second-Home Decision: Balancing Aspirations with a Long-Term Plan
Whether it is a ski home in Aspen, a beachfront escape in Miami, or a metropolitan pied-à-terre, many affluent families aspire to purchase a second home. Yet as the luxury