Durfee Law Group Live Well, Leave a Legacy Welcome to Durfee Law Group Hi, my name is Rick Durfee. I am the founder and senior attorney of Durfee Law Group. Welcome to our firm. My personal and law firm motto is “Live Well, Leave a Legacy.”®Th... Asset Protection Basic Documents Business Planning Charitable Planning Coordination Last Will & Testament Professionals Tax Planning
Durfee Law Group Split Interest Gifts Split Interest Gifts An asset or property can be divided up in many ways. We can divide if geographically by putting a fence down the middle. We can dividing it over time by renting or leasing it. A s... Asset Protection Charitable Planning Coordination Estate Planning Tax Planning Trusts
Durfee Law Group Charitable Remainder Trust What is aCharitable Remainder Trust? A Charitable Remainder Trust ('CRT") is a type of "split interest" gift. It is an irrevocable trust through which you split part to keep for yourself and part to g... Asset Protection Charitable Planning Coordination Estate Planning Tax Planning Trusts
Durfee Law Group Donor Advised Fund Family Foundation What is a Donor Advised Fund? A Donor Advised Fund (or "DAF") is the quickest, easiest, and most cost effective way for anyone to establish a charitable Family Foundation. Among other benefits, it ena... Charitable Planning Coordination Estate Planning Professionals Tax Planning
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Norris Lozano Six Figure Income? The Alternative Minimum Tax Could Wipe Out Your Tax Savings Deductions The Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) remains a significant concern for many taxpayers, particularly high-income earners and business owners. While recent tax law changes have reduced the number of taxpay... Tax Basics Tax Planning
Norris Lozano Comprehensive Guide to Year-End Tax Planning and the Alternative Minimum Tax The Alternative Minimum Tax operates as a parallel tax system designed to ensure high-income taxpayers pay a minimum amount of tax, regardless of deductions or credits. Think of it as a "backup tax sy... Tax Basics Tax Planning
'Rick Durfee Trump Tax Plan Preview When discussing taxes and policies, questions aboutPresident Donald Trump’s approach often come to the forefront. Why did Trump push for tax cuts for the wealthy? And are American tax dollars funding ... Professionals Tax Basics Tax Controversy Tax Planning
Durfee Law Group Top Tax Deductions to Maximize Your Refund in 2025 If you are like the tax attorneys at Durfee Law Group, maximizing your tax refund in 2025 is likely at the top of your mind. Knowing which deductions to claim can make a significant difference in the ... Business Planning Professionals Tax Basics Tax Controversy Tax Planning
Durfee Law Group What Is FICA Tax? The Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) tax constitutesa mandatory payroll tax that funds Social Security and Medicare programs in the United States. These programs provide financial support to... Business Planning Professionals Tax Basics Tax Controversy Tax Planning
Durfee Law Group Luxury Planning Luxury Tax Planning Strategies for High-Net-Worth Individuals Luxury tax planning is a sophisticated strategy used by high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) to legally minimize taxes on luxury assets, pre... Asset Protection Business Planning Charitable Planning Tax Basics Tax Planning
'Rick Durfee What is the U.S. Sovereign Wealth Fund? Photo by Aditya Vyas on Unsplash President Donald Trump has proposed the creation of a U.S. sovereign wealth fund (SWF) —a concept that has sparked considerable debate, both positive and negative. A s... Business Planning Professionals Tax Basics Tax Planning
