by Jennifer Abelaj | Jan 20, 2026 | Closely-Held Businesses, Estate Planning, Taxation, Trusts, Wills
Valuation Of Hard To Value Assets It is difficult to determine the value of hard to value assets, hence their name. Hard to value assets, also referred to as HTVAs, can make appraisals in estate planning and business valuation more complicated and time-consuming....
by Jennifer Abelaj | Jan 20, 2026 | Governance, Non-Profits
Non-Profit Directors Vs. Officers When working with non-profits, a question often arises about the difference between non-profit directors vs. officers. Both directors and officers have their distinct roles within a non-profit organization. According to a report by...
by Jennifer Abelaj | Jan 20, 2026 | Non-Profits, Taxation
The IRS Now Mandates Electronic Filing For All Non-Profits Even though the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has long accepted electronic tax filings, tax-exempt organizations have been able to rely exclusively on paper returns and filings until recently. The IRS now...
by Jennifer Abelaj | Jan 20, 2026 | In the News
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by Jennifer Abelaj | Jan 20, 2026 | Estate Planning, Trustee, Trusts
Revocable Living Trusts Revocable living trusts are powerful estate planning documents that can help avoid costly court battles and provide instructions on how certain assets should be managed. Revocable living trusts are created to meet your specific needs, which are...
by Jennifer Abelaj | Jan 20, 2026 | Governance, Non-Profits
Guide To Non-Profit Board Meetings: Minutes and Agendas Holding a productive board meeting requires thorough planning. Crafting a well-structured agenda can help ensure that all of the organization’s most pertinent concerns are covered. During the non-profit board...
by Jennifer Abelaj | Jan 20, 2026 | Uncategorized
Estate Planning for a Single Person Many people believe that estate planning for a single person is not a priority, but this approach fails to understand how comprehensive estate planning can actually be for an individual. In fact, if you are a single person, your...
by Jennifer Abelaj | Jan 20, 2026 | Non-Profits
Fiscal Sponsorships and Your Non-Profit Organization Having a philanthropic mission is a laudable goal. However, establishing a non-profit organization to fulfill that mission can be much more difficult. A fiscal sponsorship may be a way that you can accomplish your...
by Jennifer Abelaj | Jan 20, 2026 | Closely-Held Businesses
Protecting Your Assets As An Entrepreneur After taking the time to launch a new business and gain traction, the last thing entrepreneurs want to do is to lose their personal assets. Protecting your assets as an entrepreneur is essential to sustaining your business in...
by Jennifer Abelaj | Jan 20, 2026 | Estate Planning, Non-Profits
Your Estate Plan And Charitable Giving Charitable giving as part of an estate plan can be beneficial for the charity, the owner of the estate, and beneficiaries of the estate. By incorporating charitable donations into an estate plan, someone can show financial...
