As grim as the number is, it also shouldn’t come as a shock that it’s reported 2020 saw about 100,000 small businesses shut down—for good, which obviously is very bad.

A survey by WalletHub of the states whose small businesses have the best prospects for recovery does not bring especially encouraging news for New York State—or for the state of New York small ...

All too often a client will tell me that they don’t believe they are wealthy enough to use a trust as part of their planning. Unfortunately, this belief is incorrect and a misunderstanding of the purpose and benefit of using a trust. Perhaps, the phrase “trust fund baby” has helped perpetuate the misconception that it is a vehicle for the rich only!

A Revocable Living Trust ...