by Jiah Kim | Apr 12, 2016 | Estate Planning, Expat Planning |
Understanding international laws is not just a concern for multinational corporations anymore. More people live, invest or do business outside of their home countries, and they need to understand how different laws affect their lives. One aspect of international laws...
by Jiah Kim | Feb 24, 2016 | Estate Planning |
As I travel around the world, I research each country’s business and estate planning laws. An increasing number of people have assets, businesses and families outside the US. They need to understand foreign law in order to avoid confusion and undesirable...
by Jiah Kim | Jan 22, 2016 | Estate Planning, Kids protection planning |
If you have a child with special needs, you might be concerned about his well-being after you are not there anymore to take care of him. You might wonder if there be enough money to support your child or if someone understands “the special needs”? Create a...
by Jiah Kim | Jan 7, 2016 | Estate Planning, Real Estate |
Many parents consider gifting their home to children either during lifetime or after death. However, this process involves more than just transferring the title. Understanding the tax implications and planning can help avoid unnecessary costs. Gifting Real Estate...
by Jiah Kim | Dec 9, 2015 | Estate Planning |
I am often asked why a person who is young without dependents or has moderate assets should have an estate plan. Isn’t it something a wealthy person does to distribute their large assets and save estate tax? My answer is that everyone who is an independent and...
by Jiah Kim | Nov 28, 2015 | Estate Planning
Have you ever thought about what happens to your social media accounts after you die? According to the Pew Research Center, 74 percent of Internet users maintain a social media presence using websites like Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Twitter. The far majority...