Rick Durfee What is the U.S. Sovereign Wealth Fund? Photo by Aditya Vyas on Unsplash President Donald Trump has proposed the creation of a U.S. sovereign wealth fund (SWF) —a concept that has sparked considerable debate, both positive and negative. A s... Business Planning Professionals Tax Basics Tax Planning
Michael J. Koberlein Wealth Transfer Strategies Financial advisors should have a working knowledge of estate planning to know when their clients should be talking to a law firm to get their estate plan set up. Estate planning is a critical componen... Business Planning Estate Planning Professionals Tax Basics Tax Planning
Toby Tigges Jail and Taxes Taxes can be confusing, and many people worry about the consequences of falling behind on their payments. The idea of going to jail over unpaid taxes can cause panic, but the reality is more nuanced. ... Business Planning Professionals Tax Basics Tax Controversy
Michael J. Koberlein What Is FICA Tax? The Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) tax constitutesa mandatory payroll tax that funds Social Security and Medicare programs in the United States. These programs provide financial support to... Business Planning Professionals Tax Basics Tax Controversy Tax Planning
Durfee Law Group Live Well, Leave a Legacy Welcome to Durfee Law Group Hi, my name is Rick Durfee. I am the founder and senior attorney of Durfee Law Group. Welcome to our firm. My personal and law firm motto is “Live Well, Leave a Legacy.”®Th... Asset Protection Basic Documents Business Planning Charitable Planning Coordination Last Will & Testament Professionals Tax Planning
Durfee Law Group Student Loan Forgiveness and Taxes As seasoned tax attorneys, we've seen how legislative shifts can create both opportunities and challenges for taxpayers. The recent changes in federal student loan forgiveness programs are no exceptio... Professionals Tax Basics Tax Planning
Michael Koberlein Four Reasons Why Estate Planning Isn’t Just for the Top 1 Percent There is a common misconception that estate plans are only for the ultra-rich - the top 1 percent, 10%, 20%, or some other arbitrary determination of “enough” money. In reality, nothing could be furth... Asset Protection Estate Planning Professionals
Michael J. Koberlein Top Tax Deductions to Maximize Your Refund in 2025 If you are like the tax attorneys at Durfee Law Group, maximizing your tax refund in 2025 is likely at the top of your mind. Knowing which deductions to claim can make a significant difference in the ... Business Planning Professionals Tax Basics Tax Controversy Tax Planning
Rick Durfee Trump Tax Plan Preview When discussing taxes and policies, questions aboutPresident Donald Trump’s approach often come to the forefront. Why did Trump push for tax cuts for the wealthy? And are American tax dollars funding ... Professionals Tax Basics Tax Controversy Tax Planning
Durfee Law Group Donor Advised Fund Family Foundation What is a Donor Advised Fund? A Donor Advised Fund (or "DAF") is the quickest, easiest, and most cost effective way for anyone to establish a charitable Family Foundation. Among other benefits, it ena... Charitable Planning Coordination Estate Planning Professionals Tax Planning
Durfee Law Group Equity Strip Exposed How To Strip Out Equity The so-called "equity strip" is sometimes promoted as an asset protect device. It is most often used with real estate. However, it can be used with nearly any asset. While an e... Asset Protection Business Planning Coordination Estate Planning Professionals Trusts
Durfee Law Group Asset Protection: Security and Compliance For individuals and families seeking to preserve their wealth and safeguard assets against potential liabilities, a well-crafted asset protection plan is essential. Effective asset protection requires... Asset Protection Business Planning Professionals Tax Planning
