Estate, Gift & Trust Law

Right now, the estate tax exemption and the gift tax exemption is $5 million. But that's going to change when 2013 rolls around.

Want to be a "small business?" All you have to do is sign on to the latest scam from your friendly Wall Street banker.

Attacks against small business have been on the rise since 2008

Sen. Charles Schumer wants to introduce legislation that will put the brakes on banks' complex, confusing checking account disclosure agreements.

The “fear economy” is here and smart businesses are making big changes to accommodate today’s uneasy consumers.

To all the two-faced politicians and whining naysayers who complain the Small Business Administration is wasteful and ineffectual, I have one thing to say: "Shut up!"

Reduced estate and gift taxes mean more for your heirs.

Determine whether you can afford to sell your business.

One pressing concern is the fate of the Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technical Transfer programs. Both are key conduits of federal research and development grants for small businesses.

In a busy year for legislation, a great deal did change in terms of tax credits and laws. Read on for an explain some of the key tax legislation that was passed in...

If the IRS ascertains that you have incorrectly classified a worker as an independent contractor, you could be responsible for payroll taxes including the FICA (Medicare and Social Security) and FUTA (unemployment taxes),...

One type of trust especially effective in limiting estate taxes is the credit shelter or bypass trust.

One of the big benefits of making charitable contributions as a business is the different vehicles available to help facilitate giving.

One entrepreneur has made it possible for small businesses with even smaller budgets to hire a lobbyist.

Tax savings can be generated by using an ESOP to accomplish business goals.

Do you think Obama is doing a great job? Maybe you think he's the worst president ever. There are those who are vehemently saying both. How can this be? That’s democracy in action.

If you need to know the market value of a business, most experts recommend hiring a certified or accredited professional to conduct a business valuation.

Texas has come through the downturn less scathed than any other major state, partly because it’s so accommodating to small business.