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This installment discusses how to use benefit laws that have been on the books for over 30 years to fund not only death benefits but also alternatives to deferred compensation for business and estate planning purposes for pass-through entities.
Part I of this article (in last month’s issue) identified the proposed changes in partnership tax law as proposed by the Biden Administration and implemented by a Democratic Congress. The proposed changes are intended to simplify the tax law and permit the IRS to be able to audit and collect taxes in a more effective and efficient fashion. We showed how using benefit laws that have been on the books for over 30 years we can provide a seamless platform for owners of pass thru entities to reduce income estate and transfer taxes. This installment discusses how to use this platform to fund not only for death benefits but also for alternatives to deferred compensation for business and estate planning purposes for pass-through entities.
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Retirement Succession Can Hedge Against Lateral Partner Acquisition Risks
By David Wood
While growing by acquiring lateral partners and practice groups can be lucrative, it carries many risks. Lateral candidates’ projections of the revenue they will bring to a new firm can prove inaccurate, or a particular candidate may simply be a bad fit culturally.
The Impact of Gen X and Millennial Law Firm Leaders
By Marci Taylor
Generation X lawyers stand poised to wield considerable influence. Often the unsung heroes in discussions about generational dynamics, Gen X professionals bring a wealth of strengths to law firm leadership. Their pragmatic outlook, honed by navigating shifts in technology and societal changes, positions them as adaptable leaders.
It’s Time for Lawyers to Return to the Office 5 Days a Week
By J. Mark Santiago
It’s time for attorneys to return to the office on a five day a week schedule. There is significant evidence that shows remote learning is not as effective as in-person instruction.
Law Firms Eager to Increase Nonequity Tiers
By Andrew Maloney
Last year saw a ”staggering” jump in the number of law firm leaders who said they wanted to increase their nonequity tier going forward. Now it’s clear many of the biggest Big Law players are following through, with several Am Law 100 firms growing their income partner ranks by double-digit percentages in 2023.
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