by Douglas Kuthy | Dec 18, 2017 | Business Planning & Succession |
If you haven’t already, it’s not too late to make an end-of-year checklist for your business. Especially if you are thinking about retiring or selling your business in the next year or two, a thorough checklist will help get all your financials in order. That will...
by Douglas Kuthy | Dec 6, 2017 | Estate Plan, Trusts |
If a Living Trust, also called a Revocable Trust, is part of your Estate Plan, at some point you will have to “fund the Trust.” Funding your Trust will do many things for you and your family. Here are a few highlights: Avoid a potentially costly and lengthy process of...
by Douglas Kuthy | Nov 13, 2017 | Estate Plan, Family Planning |
And What to Talk About Instead. Politics. Religion. Dieting. These are some topics of conversation that should be banned from your Thanksgiving table. But Thanksgiving may bring an opportunity to discuss other crucial topics while you are with your family. If you...
by Douglas Kuthy | Nov 6, 2017 | Estate Plan, Trusts |
Previously we talked a little about what it means to have a Will versus having an Estate Plan. An Estate Plan usually includes a Trust, but a Trust is not a Will. Both are legal documents that say what you want to happen with your assets (money and possessions) after...
by Douglas Kuthy | Oct 18, 2017 | Business Planning & Succession, Family Planning |
Your dentist, your salon, your auto repair shop. Also ArtVan Furniture, Avis Ford and the Detroit Lions. All are family-owned businesses. By some estimates, 60 to 80 percent of all businesses in the U.S. are family businesses. Large or small, family businesses can...
by Douglas Kuthy | Oct 4, 2017 | Estate Plan, Wills |
By simple definition, a Will basically states who is supposed to get your money and possessions after you’re gone. In reality, a Will isn’t quite so simple. Wills must go through Probate Court. A judge has to agree to it and give permission for the contents to be...
by Douglas Kuthy | Sep 18, 2017 | Family Fun |
The kids are back in school and the leaves will start to change soon. You may have just a few more weekends to enjoy your place up north, so it’s not too soon to start thinking about closing it up for the season. Here are a few of the best suggestions we found....
by Douglas Kuthy | Sep 4, 2017 | Family Fun |
Congratulations – your kid made the team! Now what? Here are a few tips to help you (and your kids) survive the season! 1. Be Prepared. Sometimes games, tournaments or meets will be far away. Your athlete, and other family members who are coming along, will need...
