Record-high estate tax exemptions are set to expire in 2025. Planning ahead is crucial in order to make the most of the current opportunities and avoid donor remorse. This temporary exemption will expire if Congress does not take action, and the new exemption levels will be cut in half. Learn more about how Buckley Fine can help prepare you for the changes.
We are pleased to announce that David Buckley and Nicole Arnold have been recognized in the 2025 edition of Best Lawyers in America for their exceptional contributions to the field of law.
Buckley Fine Law is pleased to announce that Nicole S. Arnold has been promoted to Partner. Nicole concentrates her practice in corporate transactional work, business representation, commercial real estate, nonprofit formation and compliance, and estate and business planning.
The U.S. Supreme Court's Connelly ruling affects buy-sell agreements, requiring business owners to review and possibly restructure their life insurance policies. Cross-purchase agreements and updated valuation methods can help mitigate increased estate tax values. Contact Buckley Fine for a review.
The FDIC has issued final regulations that, on April 1, 2024, changed how bank accounts held in the name of a trust will be insured. Now, both revocable and irrevocable trust accounts will be eligible for FDIC insurance up to $1.25M, which covers up to 5 beneficiaries at $250,000 each. Read more information on the changes.
As your child heads off to college, don't forget one essential item: a Power of Attorney (POA). Legally an adult at 18, they'll need a POA for you to manage health and financial matters if they can't. It’s a safety net that keeps you connected when it matters most.
On April 23, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published its final rule amending the overtime regulations under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Read more about what the Overtime Rule means for workers.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has enacted a new rule on non-compete agreements. This rule prohibits creating new non-compete agreements after the rule goes into effect, which is 120 days after the rule has been published in the Federal Register. This change in regulation is likely to be challenged in court and marks a significant shift in employment law. Both employers and employees need to stay informed about this evolving legal landscape.
In today's challenging market, securing a favorable deal in commercial real estate requires expert legal guidance. At Buckley Fine Law, our seasoned attorneys have facilitated transactions exceeding $1 billion, specializing in negotiating loan documents, structuring deals, and coordinating due diligence efforts. Whether it's negotiating SBA loans or optimizing tax benefits through strategic deal structuring, our team ensures each client receives legal solutions tailored to their needs.
On March 1, 2024, a federal district court judge in the Northern District of Alabama sided with the plaintiff (National Small Business Association) and held the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) unconstitutional. On March 4, 2024, FinCEN issued a press release stating that FinCEN is not enforcing the CTA against the plaintiffs in that action which includes entities which are members of the NSBA as of March 1, 2024. In other words, the decision only protects those specific parties.
