Many factors affect how an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) fits into an estate plan. The rules for implementing a qualified IRA can be complicated, and while the tax consequences can be beneficial, they can also be serious if the account is not implemented correctly. In order to discover how to put IRAs and estate planning together, you will need to look broadly at your income, assets, and your retirement goals, and then work with a qualified estate planning attorney who knows your situation and your goals.

As we often read or hear on the news, our world is ever-shrinking, and more of us are becoming global citizens every day. One of the areas that this impacts is wealth transfer planning. International estate planning issues can be complex an involve laws in the US and abroad on international estate planning at various levels of government. An experienced international estate planning attorney can help you navigate these challenges and more.

The #MeToo Movement has certainly grabbed its share of headlines, but sexual harassment is not the only form of workplace discrimination that employers must address. Being conscientious of all protected classes is critical to operating a workplace where employees are treated fairly and avoiding potential discrimination claims. There are a number of proactive steps that employers, large and small, can take to create positive, non-discriminatory work environments for all employees.

Non-US citizens with property in the US face estate planning challenges not encountered by natural-born or naturalized citizens. But immigration status does not affect the importance and need for estate planning. Indeed, critical to estate planning for immigrants is obtaining sound guidance from an experienced estate planning professional.

Merger or acquisition? These terms are interchangeable in everyday discourse. However, they have distinct, different legal meanings. If you are involved in such a transaction-in West Virginia (WV) or elsewhere-it is crucial to know the difference. Your WV mergers and acquisitions lawyer should command a thorough knowledge of these legal distinctions and the nuances of each. The attorneys of Jenkins Fenstermaker, PLLC are experienced and trusted advisors who guide companies through the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) process.