Publications
08.06.2010
Title: The Taxman Cometh: Be Prepared for an Audit
Publication: Zions Community Magazine
Date: July/August 2010
Description: David R. York and Daniel S. Daines provide some helpful advice in the event of an IRS audit.
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08.06.2010
Title: Having ‘The Talk’ with Your Parents about Health and Finances
Publication: Zions Community Magazine
Date: May/June 2010
Description: Kent M. Brown discusses how to approach your parents to help them secure their health and financial future.
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08.06.2010
Title: Lost and Found: Reclaiming What’s Yours
Publication: Zions Community Magazine
Date: March/April 2010
Description: Nathan A. Scharton discusses the treatment of lost property.
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08.06.2010
Title: Your Online World After Death
Publication: Zions Community Magazine
Date: January/February 2010
Description: Laurie S. Hart explores what happens to online accounts after death and provides some helpful tips on what you can do now to avoid troubles for your loved ones later.
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12.01.2009
Title: Multi Party Accounts: Know the Rules
Publication: Utah Bankers Association
Date: November/December 2009
Description: Cynthia J. Crass informs bankers of the laws and rules associated with multi party accounts.
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06.10.2009
Title: No Free Lunch for Open Source Code
Publication: CNM Newsletter
Date: February 4, 2009
Description: Whether you employ software developers or use software created by others, you need to be aware of a recent court decision supporting the position that there is no free lunch when using open source code.
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01.16.2009
Title: New FMLA Regulations: Are You Compliant?
Publication: CNM Newsletter
Date: January 16, 2009
Description: On January 16, 2009, the new Family and Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”) regulations will go into effect. The regulations make a number of changes that affect how employers administer FMLA leave. If you are an employer subject to the FMLA be sure to check the United States Department of Labor (“DOL”) website to assure that as of January 16, 2009, you are in compliance with the new rules.
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01.15.2009
Title: The Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust: An Underutilized Tool
Publication: The Utah State Bar Journal
Date: January/February 2009
Description: The Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust (ILIT)is a powerful and often underutilized estate planning tool. Significant tax advantages are possible when life insurance policies are held in an ILIT. A properly drafted ILIT can remove the life insurance proceeds from the insured-grantor’s estate and the surviving spouse’s estate, while allowing the proceeds to be available to meet the needs of the surviving spouse and children.
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