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Naming a family member as trustee is often the kindest-looking decision and the hardest one to live with. Here is when a corporate trustee is the better answer.
Read MoreApril 14, 2020 · Colony Family Offices
On March 27, 2020, President Trump signed into law the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the ‘‘CARES Act”). The legislation is in response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The CARES Act is a massive stimulus bill which includes significant individual and business tax relief as well as small business lending programs and expanded […]
On March 27, 2020, President Trump signed into law the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the ‘‘CARES Act”). The legislation is in response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The CARES Act is a massive stimulus bill which includes significant individual and business tax relief as well as small business lending programs and expanded unemployment benefits. The projected cost of the bill is over $2 trillion, of which about $500 billion is allocated to temporary relief from certain tax provisions. The individual and business tax changes will provide for immediate cash flow relief. In this summary, we will review selected individual and business tax provisions and review the small business lending provisions.
Please click here to read the summary. If you have questions, please reach out to an advisor at Colony Family Offices directly or call our main line at 704-285-7300.
Notes on the questions families are working through right now.
Naming a family member as trustee is often the kindest-looking decision and the hardest one to live with. Here is when a corporate trustee is the better answer.
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Read MoreColony Family Offices, in collaboration with Fidelity Charitable, recently hosted a webinar featuring Harrison Miller, a Charitable Planning Consultant, who shared insights on effective giving strategies and tax-efficient philanthropy. Key Takeaways: Charitable giving continues to grow, with the majority of contributions coming from individuals, highlighting the importance of thoughtful planning around how and what to give. […]
Read MoreColony Family Offices, in collaboration with Grant Philanthropic Advisors, recently hosted a discussion focused on planning effective family philanthropy and preserving philanthropic intent across generations. The discussion highlighted the importance of documenting a founder’s values, goals, motivations, and giving philosophy while they are still living. Clear donor intent can provide future generations with a shared […]
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