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Income tax laws are complex. Yet, many individuals do their own income tax returns. However, if your finances have become more complicated, hiring a professional might be less stressful.

In assessing the risk exposures particular to your business, consider what can go wrong and how such events might affect your business.

AMT may be affecting more and more middle-income taxpayers, but until Congress takes legislative action, your chances of paying the AMT may keep increasing.

When selecting a guardian, be sure to openly and honestly discuss these important issues. You may then feel assured, knowing a caring individual will raise your children in a loving, supportive environment.

A buy-sell agreement will ensure that your family, and those who depend on your business, will continue to benefit from the legacy of your business.

A lot of tax policy has changed from previous years, so you would be well-served by taking these tax-planning steps right now.

A monthly newsletter providing you insight into the law, finance and family matters (with an occasional dose of humor) from your friends and advocates at DuPont Wealth Solutions and the Law Offices of DuPont and Blumenstiel.

In the summer of 2017, Stan lost his wife of 69 years from stroke-related complications. Joan was 95. And less than 8 months later, there were news reports that Stan was in a nasty battle for his care and estate with his 67-year old daughter.

The image of a loyal employee spending a lifetime with a single employer—and then retiring with the proverbial gold watch—is simply a notion, as career jobs have never existed for most workers, and still do not, according to a study by the Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI)

One of the most important decisions you must make when planning your estate is selecting an executor. An executor’s duties include determining the value of your estate, paying outstanding debts, filing tax returns, maintaining a record of all transactions, and ultimately, distributing the remaining assets to your heirs.