This week, the Academy team has been abuzz with anticipation for next week’s Spring Summit. Final preparations are just about complete and we’re looking forward to welcoming hundreds of Academy Members and their staff to Kansas City.Each Summit seems to get bigger and better, with great speakers, new programs, and fun events. (As a diehard […]

When a couple walks into an estate planning attorney’s office, they typically arrive as a unit. They consider that “they” have assets and often don’t want to speak of “what if.” It takes a gentle touch to address the topic of divorce. “It is not a lack of love, but a lack of friendship that […]

You have most likely heard this proverbial percentage analogy mentioned many times in the business world. It is universally stated that 80% of the business comes from 20% of your clients, or your salespeople, or your products, your efforts and so on. Based on that premise, I wanted to explain a similar dynamic that occurs […]

We spend lots of time, energy, and money on content. (And for good reason, too!) It’s imperative that all that content we create is on point. This means that content for content’s sake isn’t a good thing. If you aren’t writing with intention, writing for the people who will actually make a difference for your […]

For a public figure, death can be relatively private, or it can be very public indeed. William Shakespeare left a Last Will and Testament. As a result, his death was very public. In fact, even 400 years after the bard’s death, his LWT is available for all to see. It is available on the internet […]

There has been much research and discussion around how work styles differ between the various generations currently active in our workforce. Organizational psychologists, as well as human resources experts, frequently demonstrate that inter-generational workforces can struggle, with everything from communication and soft skills to work ethic and values. These challenges need to be not only […]

The Spring Summit is right around the corner and we’re looking forward to seeing everyone in Kansas City. Before you jump on a plane to the City of Fountains, here are some helpful tips. 1. Find out what your airline is charging for checked baggage fees so you know what to expect when checking your […]

In Brinks Gilson & Lione, P.C. v. Commissioner, T.C.Memo. 2016-20, the law firm was taxed as a C corporation. The shareholder-attorneys were paid a draw and then, at year-end, the remaining money was divided proportionate to the draw. The year-end bonus was treated as employee compensation, deductible by the corporation. This was done year after […]

More than 70% of adults avoid preparing for end-of-life realities. They don’t have wills or trusts, advance medical directives or pre-need funeral planning in place before there’s a death in the family. One way to convince people to make these arrangements is to examine the many responsibilities an estate executor has to carry out. An […]

“You’ll never change your life until you change something you do daily. The secret of your success is found in your daily routine.” – John C. Maxwell2016 is flying by – it’s mid-April, a quarter of the year is over and before we know it, it will be June and we’ll be enjoying beach weather. […]