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Airbnb: New Year, New Regulations?
The last few years have seen a boom in the business of short-term vacation rentals, with companies such as Airbnb bringing new revenue streams to cities across the country. While Airbnb guests enjoy the company’s unique vacation experiences and reasonable...
The Changing Landscape of Consumer Privacy Laws
Currently, when a consumer experiences a breach of certain information, state laws require businesses to contact those affected, as well as notify consumer protection agencies and media organizations. However, as the problem of data security continues to grow, some...
Is Estate Planning on Your 2020 Resolution List?
It’s 2020! Time to make those personal resolutions for the new year. As you work through your To Do list, Brian M. Douglas & Associates has some advice about estate planning projects you can tackle this year. Create a Secure Filing System If you collect and store...
It’s End-of-the Year Tax Planning Time!
Do You Own Real Estate? Time to Start Getting Your Tax Info Organized As 2019 draws to an end, so does the deadline for tax deductions. If you own real estate or are a real estate investor, your income and potential tax deductions are likely top of mind. Homeowners...
Don’t Ignore Your HOA Fees!
If you’ve purchased a home in Metro Atlanta in the past decade or so, chances are, your house is part of a homeowner’s association (referred to as an HOA). Homeowner’s associations are often responsible for maintaining community spaces such as common areas, the...
Understanding the 2019 Gift Tax Exemption
It’s the holiday season, which means that many of us will soon be shopping for gifts for our friends and loved ones. While we’re in the giving state of mind, it’s a good time to discuss the annual gift tax exemption. What you spend or give away now could impact your...
High Profile Atlanta Trust Case Highlights Issues in Estate Planning
Image by Atlanta Journal Constitution After nine years, three trial judges, and thousands of pages of court documents, a settlement has finally been reached in a hotly contested case involving the estate of an Atlanta businessman. Wayne Rollins was a visionary...
Discussing Estate Plans Over the Holidays
If you’ve been meaning to talk to your parents about their estate plans but have been having a hard time picking the right time and place, you might want to bring the topic up during the holidays. With Thanksgiving this week and the rest of the holiday season right...
Can My In-Law Be My Executor?
When someone is drafting their estate planning documents, he or she is tasked with naming an executor – the person responsible for managing their estate after they pass away. While many people choose their spouse, their children, or even a best friend, others look to...
Charitable Contributions Under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, an overhaul of the US tax code, took effect at the beginning of 2018 but continues to impact charitable bequests and contributions. The Act did not altogether eliminate charitable giving exemptions; however, it did alter the rules associated...
Resources for Finding In-Home Caregivers
The holiday season is right around the corner. Overthe next few weeks, many of us will be spending even more quality time with our friends, loved ones, and family. During these festive get-togethers, you might notice that your parent or a relative is behaving...
Is Your Estate Plan a Trick or a Treat?
From all of us here at Brian M. Douglas & Associates, we want to wish you and your family a happy and safe Halloween! Around the office, Halloween is one of our favorite holidays. We get excited to share in the festivities both in the office and at home with our...