Just a few years ago, if you were a student-athlete, you had two options: maintain eligibility or get paid. You couldn’t have both. That all changed on July 1, 2021, thanks to a landmark shift that rocked the college sports...more
7/11/2025
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College Athletes ,
Estate Planning ,
Name and Likeness ,
NCAA ,
SCOTUS ,
Sherman Act ,
Sports ,
Student Athletes ,
Tax Deductions ,
Tax Liability ,
Tax Planning
Spinning the Globe: When the Music Stops, the IRS Listens -
Imagine standing on stage in Ibiza, Tokyo, or Miami, spinning beats to millions while pulling in seven figures per gig. That’s the reality for Dutch DJs Tiësto...more
A Hollywood Legend’s Final Act: A Lesson in Estate Planning -
The world recently bid farewell to legendary actor Gene Hackman, who passed away on February 18, 2025, at the age of 95. Just six days earlier, his wife, Betsy...more
Let’s be real—when you hear someone landed a $700 million deal, your first thought probably isn’t taxes. But Shohei Ohtani’s record-breaking contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers has become ground zero in a growing tax policy...more
Betty White wasn’t just America’s beloved “Golden Girl”—she was also a passionate, lifelong advocate for animal welfare. As a longtime trustee of the Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association (GLAZA) and a dedicated supporter of...more
3/27/2025
/ 501(c)(3) ,
Charitable Organizations ,
Estate Planning ,
Estate Tax ,
Florida ,
Pets ,
Tax Benefits ,
Tax Deductions ,
Tax Planning ,
Texas ,
Trusts
The Massey Family’s $10M Settlement: A Win, But What’s Next?
Sonya Massey’s tragic death was yet another painful reminder of the deep racial injustices that persist in America. On July 6, 2024, Sonya, a 36-year-old Black...more
2/21/2025
/ Asset Protection ,
Beneficiaries ,
Civil Rights Act ,
Estate Planning ,
Estate Tax ,
Gift Tax ,
Irrevocable Trusts ,
Tax Liability ,
Tax Planning ,
Trusts ,
Wealth Management
As the back-to-school season kicks off and college students begin their fall semester, now is the perfect time to consider the financial implications of your child heading off to college. The decision of whether to claim them...more
8/30/2024
/ Adult Children ,
Dependents ,
Income Taxes ,
IRS ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Students ,
Tax Credits ,
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act ,
Tax Deductions ,
Tax Exemptions ,
Tax Planning ,
Tax Refunds ,
Tax Returns