Some family business experts say that a family business should never be passed down to the hands of the children. They argue that the children are never as motivated or…
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Everything you ever thought about life insurance agents and their compensation is probably true. The industry is full of agents who take maximum compensation on policies they sell. Very few…
Minority Leader McConnell (R-KY) and Sen. Grassley (R-IA) Introduce Bill Including $5 Million Estate Tax Exemption With 35% Marginal Rate, Reunification of the Estate and Gift Taxes, Portability, and Opt…
Fighting siblings at home is annoying and tiresome, as any parent will testify. But sibling rivalry in a business can often be downright destructive. When looking at siblings working together,…
Members of Congress are back in legislative session this week after their lengthy summer recess. A plan to reinstate the estate tax has yet to take shape, but the upcoming…
The decision of whether or not to go into the family business is important to you, the family and to the business. It’s crucial that you make the decision based on…
Press Release: 09-03-2010 Media Contact: Marissa Hopkins, marissa.lynn.hopkins@gmail.com WealthPoint, LLC, a leading provider of succession, legacy, and life insurance planning to high net worth clients throughout the United States, has…
Family feuds can be thrilling to the public, especially if the family feuding owns a prominent business together. Reporters may come knocking if they get wind of division, trouble, or…
Regardless of how much someone is worth, the age old question “Will I run out of money?” is what can prevent a comprehensive estate or business succession plan from getting off the…
“Family first” and “business first” companies differ in the ways that the desires of the family and the needs of the business are prioritized. In most family first businesses, the…
