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To be fair, the valuator's opinion must result in a value that's the cash equivalent of what the business owner could receive as of the agreed-upon cut-off date. Read more
As you help your clients create their next chapter, it's important to understand the ramifications of their financial and estate documents. Read more
Can QDROs be entered posthumously? Section 1001 of the Pension Protection Act of 2006 (PPA) sheds light on entering a QDRO after a plan participant dies. Read more
You probably did not become a family lawyer because you loved to crunch numbers, but you should know how to perform basic present value and future value calculations. Here’s a primer for att... Read more
It is imperative for divorcees that don’t have an established career to depend on to find a way to generate income from their divorce settlement that will last a lifetime, even in tough mark... Read more
With financial modeling during the divorce process, the client understands what they got and why they got it and has a financial roadmap for their life post-divorce. Read more
Special considerations that, if handled successfully, will preserve a company when a couple in business together divorces. Read more
The most important step in valuing a business is to take the time and ask the right questions to truly understand the underlying business. Read more
Valuing and dividing retirement accounts is more complex than most attorneys expect. An experienced financial professional can provide ideas to help divide these accounts strategically – and... Read more
Advice from 6 valuators on dealing with divorce-related business valuation issues. Read more