by Jeremy Rickson | Apr 1, 2014 | Estate Planning & Probate, News
The Surprising Importance of Proper Beneficiary Designations By Jeff Moore Most of us have some form of a “beneficiary-designation asset,” such as a life insurance policy, an Individual Retirement Account (IRA), a 401(k) or other retirement account, an...
by Robert J. Saalfeld | Jun 1, 2013 | Business & Taxation, Estate Planning & Probate, News
By Estate Planning Practice Group Hoping to retire in the near future? Here is an overview of seven things to consider. Plan for Health Insurance Affordable health insurance is one of the biggest obstacles to retiring prior to age 65. Group coverage is typically less...
by Jeremy Rickson | Apr 1, 2013 | Estate Planning & Probate, News
Out With the New and in With the Newer By Jeff Moore Like most of you, I too, put all of my New Year’s celebrations on hold until I finally heard that Congress passed the 2012 American Taxpayer Relief Act (“ATRA”) on January 1, 2013, and saved the nation...
by Robert J. Saalfeld | Feb 5, 2013 | Business & Taxation, Creditors’ Rights & Bankruptcy, Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation, Employment Law, Estate Planning & Probate, News
The Oregon Legislature is back in session and the shift in balance of power makes it likely that laws imposing additional obligations on employers will gain traction in this year’s session. The Saalfeld Griggs Employment Law Team is tracking employment-related...
by Robert J. Saalfeld | Jan 2, 2013 | Business & Taxation, Creditors’ Rights & Bankruptcy, Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation, Employment Law, Estate Planning & Probate, Litigation, News
Although the so-called “fiscal cliff” was averted, certain payroll tax changes took effect on January 1, 2013. Employers should be aware of the following changes to Social Security and Medicare tax withholdings for wages earned in this new year: 1. Social Security –...
by Jeremy Rickson | Nov 28, 2012 | Estate Planning & Probate
Nontax Reasons For Estate Planning By Robert J. Saalfeld SAALFELD GRIGGS PC As the death tax exclusion increases, fewer individuals will be impacted by death tax. The death tax could even be repealed. Whether or not there is a death tax, estate planning is still...
