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Choosing a Personal Representative for Your Estate, Part 1: Why It Matters

February 4, 2021 By JAK + CO.

Choosing a Personal Representative for Your Estate | JAK + CO.

By Cynthia McLagan, EA  Choosing a personal representative is one of the most consequential decisions you’ll make when planning your estate. Failing to choose the right person—family member or otherwise—could result in the mismanagement of your estate. This, of course, could cause your wishes to be disregarded. If you don’t name a personal representative in your will, […]

Filed Under: Cynthia McLagan Tagged With: Accounting, accounting firm, Audit, Beneficiaries, benefits, Bookkeeping, Business, business consulting, Business Management

Choosing a Personal Representative for Your Estate, Part 2: Avoiding Family Feuds

February 4, 2021 By JAK + CO.

Choosing a Personal Representative for Your Estate

By Cynthia McLagan, EA  In Part 1 of this two-part blog series, I explained the role of a personal representative and why it’s so critical to your estate. You can read it here.  When choosing a personal representative for your estate, your first choice is likely to be a family member, such as your eldest child. But this might not always […]

Filed Under: Cynthia McLagan Tagged With: Accounting, accounting firm, Audit, Beneficiaries, benefits, Bookkeeping, Business, business consulting, Business Management, Business Succession

How COVID Could Impact Your 2020 Financial Statements

February 2, 2021 By JAK + CO.

How COVID Could Impact Your 2020 Financial Statements

By Joy McAdoo, CPA  As we move into 2021, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact our way of life and, subsequently, our businesses. Not surprisingly, it continues to impact different businesses—and even different lines of business—in varying ways. Some businesses are having trouble keeping products in stock. Others, such as many within the hospitality industry, are struggling to keep the doors open.   […]

Filed Under: Joy McAdoo Tagged With: Accounting, business consulting, Business Management, Construction Accounting, Consulting, internal controls

5 Important Things to Look for in a Business Valuation Report

January 27, 2021 By JAK + CO.

By Kyla Hansen, CPA, CVA If the events of the past year have caused you to rethink your current situation, you’re not alone. We’ve heard from many business owners who are wondering about the value of their businesses and if now is a good time to sell. If you’re in this boat, getting a valuation […]

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Proposed Regulations Target Discounts in Gift & Estate Planning

October 31, 2016 By JAK + CO.

Business Tax Planning Minneapolis - Tax Preparation St. Paul

By Brenda K. Lowe, CPA, PFS | For owners of family-controlled businesses, the thought of transferring ownership to the next generation can be daunting. But in light of new estate and gift tax regulations proposed by the Treasury Department, owners considering such a transfer may want to take action before the end of the year.    […]

Filed Under: Business Tax, Estate and Trust Tagged With: Estate

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