by msmyers | Dec 7, 2015 | Business Planning, Elder Care, Estate Planning, Retirement
Many clients donate to charities in the spirit of holiday giving. Not all gifts have the same impact, however. Did you know that donating appreciated assets can have a bigger financial impact on the charitable organization than a gift of the cash proceeds from that...
by msmyers | Oct 17, 2015 | Business Planning, Estate Planning
Are you are an art collector planning to sell your art or give some of it away during your lifetime (or make bequests upon your death)? If so, you should investigate obtaining an appraisal from a qualified art appraiser. If you plan to sell the art, you want a high...
by msmyers | Sep 6, 2015 | Business Planning, Elder Care, Estate Planning, Retirement
my Social Security is a website managed by the Social Security Administration and allows users to create personal accounts, update address and contact information, track earnings, estimate future benefits and manage current benefits. Users may even order replacement...
by msmyers | Sep 5, 2015 | Business Planning, Estate Planning
According to a recent study, only 20% of small businesses remain in the family after death of the owner. Many small businesses are sold off after the owner’s death, with assets divided and distributed to beneficiaries named in the business owner’s Will....
by msmyers | Jan 3, 2015 | Business Planning
Before you start a new business in Texas, there are several things to consider, including meeting with a CPA and attorney. First, determine your business structure. As we discussed in our last newsletter, the most common forms of business entities in Texas are: Sole...
by msmyers | Dec 15, 2014 | Business Planning, Estate Planning, Probate
StoneMyers Law will become StoneMyers Law PLLC effective January 1, 2015. Please make a note of the change.