A POWERFUL BUT OFTEN OVERLOOKED TOOL Over the years, BentOak Capital advisors have advised and assisted numerous clients in deferring thousands of dollars in taxes on real estate transactions using the legal deferral techniques afforded […]
In recent decades, our economy has dramatically changed and advanced. Many of these changes have been made through creating efficiencies, where individuals and companies can do more with less time, effort, and manpower. An area […]
When drafting your Will or Living Trust, are you concerned that you might unintentionally prevent one of your favorite family members from obtaining their inheritance? Or perhaps there is a relative you wouldn’t want to […]
At one point or another, many of us will face the difficult process of dealing with an estate left behind by a loved one. Navigating probate proceedings can be a lengthy, complicated and ultimately taxing […]
Estate planning can be a difficult process to navigate both conceptually and emotionally. Unfortunately, it often takes experiencing a death in the family to recognize the importance of having a proper estate plan. Having an […]
Navigating the tax code to identify tax planning opportunities is tricky for the average joe. Even Albert Einstein said, “The hardest thing to understand in the world is the income tax.” With tax season wrapping […]
So far this year, our 2022 theme of Planning with Purpose, has covered topics like how to get your financial life organized and why it’s important that you think about the impact of taxes year […]
Legacy planning and estate planning are two of the most frequently heard terms in conversations about comprehensive financial planning. However, the general public often confuses the two with each other. Upon first glance, legacy planning […]