If an individual sues an entity for violations of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Affordable Care Act, what kinds of damages can be recovered? The Supreme Court of the United States recently addressed this issue, and their ruling has disability advocates up in arms.
Emotion Distress is Not a Viable Cause of Action for Victims of Discrimination
By Jill Roamer, JD, CIPP/US on Jul 3, 2022 10:54:00 AM
Top Client Estate Planning Goals for 2022
By WealthCounsel Staff on Jul 1, 2022 10:00:00 AM
As an estate planner, you should always be attuned to your clients’ goals, especially when estate and gift tax laws change. WealthCounsel conducted a survey with the help of Trusts & Estates magazine and Informa Engage of more than 500 estate planning professionals to gain insight into estate planning trends. The survey results revealed several popular goals for 2022, relating to large lifetime gifts, the upcoming sunset of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, and the deceased spousal unused exclusion (DSUE) amount. Read on to learn about clients’ estate planning goals.
SECURE Act Proposed Regulations: Key Highlights for Estate Planners
By WealthCounsel Staff on Jun 22, 2022 1:34:27 PM
While the SECURE (Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement) Act became law in late 2019, the Internal Revenue Service has only recently proposed how to implement it. The 275 pages of regulations have not yet been finalized, but their publication affects many estate planning clients. These rules are a moving target, so it is important to learn about them from the source rather than relying on the expertise of custodians or financial advisors.