The Thursday Report – Issue 319





 

 

 

Thursday, December 30th, 2021

Happy New Year Issue #319

Hope These Re-run Don’t Give You The Runs (How’s that re-gifting coming along?)

Making Thursday a Better Day for Most of Humanity

From the Law Offices of Gassman, Crotty & Denicolo, P.A.

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Top 10 Thursday Report Articles From Our 2021 Library That Are Still Relevant Today

A Brief Interview With Alan Gassman

The 10% Cap Trap

3rd DCA Piercing The Corporate Veil

Before Your Business Goes Bankrupt

Practical Strategies For Avoiding Estate And Trust Litigation

Florida Community Property Trusts

Revocable Trust Execution Requirements: A Notary Is Not Needed

“Mathing Out” Estate Tax Planning Strategies

MIB – Medical Information Bureau

Court Drowns FLoating Spouse

 

 

 

Top 5 YouTube Recordings Of 2021

Spousal Limited Access Trusts

Questions And Answers About Estate Tax

Case Studies In Estate Tax Planning – Learning By Example

Asset Protection Meets Estate Tax Planning

Estate Tax Planning, Community Property Trusts, And Other Topics

 

 

 

A Finkel Follower Favorite From 2021

3 Things You Should Be Teaching Your Kids About Business

Written by: David Finkel; Author, CEO, and Business Coach

Forbes’ Corner

New Stark Law – Will Doctors Be Caught Naked

Written By: Alan S. Gassman, JD, LL.M, AEP (Distinguished)

Featured Events

Other Upcoming Events

YouTube Library

Humor

 

 

 

For Finkel’s 2021 Followers

3 Things You Should Be Teaching Your Kids About Business

By: David Finkel; Author, CEO, and Business Coach

Fatherhood has been one of the greatest things I have ever done, hands down. Watching my three sons grow up and learn about the world has taught me more things than I ever expected, and has really given me a new perspective on life and business.

As a business coach for over twenty-five years, I have worked with thousands of business owners, teaching them how to navigate the business world and grow and scale their businesses to run without them. And now that I am a father, I can’t help but keep a mental checklist of all the skills and traits that I want to teach my own children before they venture out into the business world on their own.

Here are my top three things that I want to teach my kids about business before they graduate.

1. The Importance of Focus Time and Unplugging Daily.

As a parent, the topic of “screen time” comes up often in our household, but this goes much deeper than limiting the number of hours my kids spend on Netflix. Instead, this has to do with understanding priorities and tasks and setting aside real focus time to get things done. I want my kids to understand that setting aside a block of time each day to put their iPads down and focus on their schoolwork or interests is going to make everything easier and more fruitful. I want them to recognize that turning off the electronics, and giving themselves a moment to think and focus will serve them well in adulthood.

This is something that I teach my business coaching clients as well. The idea of setting aside blocks of time to do their high-value tasks, without interruptions.

2. Time Management Skills.

As my kids get older, their schedules have gotten more hectic. There are school projects, after-school activities, and playdates with friends. And the more things that pile up on their plate, the harder it is to get everything done. This is why I want to make sure that they understand the value of time management and are able to prioritize what’s most important and what can be postponed or moved.

Now, a word of caution on this one. The “Dad” in me wants to say that schoolwork comes before everything else. But as a business coach that sees far too many stressed out, burnt-out business owners who work too much and neglect their social lives and families, I want to make sure that my kids understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. Because sometimes going camping with your family is the best thing for you to do with your time.

3. Make Time for Creativity

And the last thing that I want to teach my kids about the business world, is to make time for creative endeavors. And this can mean a myriad of things, but I want them to know that making time for things that they are passionate about is always time well spent. For me, that comes through my writing. I am able to not only share my passion with all of you on this column, but I have been able to express myself creatively by writing business books, including my newest release, The Freedom Formula.

And I encourage my clients to do the same. Some enjoy public speaking and sharing their passion with others, some express themselves through product design while others find their creative outlet through their company’s branding and marketing. Whatever sparks joy in your life, make it a habit to do it often.

 

 

 

Forbes’ Corner

Dec 23, 2021

New Stark Law – Will Doctors Be Caught Naked

All medical practices that bill Medicare for services rendered must comply with the Stark Law regulations in order to be able to bill for “Designated Health Services” (DHS), which are defined below.

Written By: Alan S. Gassman, JD, LL.M, AEP (Distinguished)

Written By: Alan Gassman

 

 

 

Featured Event

FREE 2021 WEBINAR REPLAY FROM OUR FIRM

“ASSET PROTECTION MEETS ESTATE TAX PLANNING”

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Saturday, January 1st ~ HAPPY NEW YEAR!

11:00 AM to 12:00 PM EST (60 minutes)

Alan Gassman, JD, LL.M., AEP® (Distinguished) and Brandon Ketron, Esq., CPA

PowerPoint Slides: https://gassmanlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/ppt.1f.pdf.

*PLEASE NOTE: This lecture was presented in the Summer of 2021 and is therefore not completely up-to-date. However, much of the information may be used indefinitely.

*PLEASE NOTE: The polling questions are not clickable because this is a CPA academy replay, not a live event. The polling questions do not count towards continuing education credits. The polling questions are for a quick review only.

Please send your questions and comments to agassman@gassmanpa.com.

This program does not qualify for CLE/CPE Credits.

THIS IS A FREE PROGRAM.

 

 

 

Featured Event

FREE WEBINAR FROM OUR FIRM

“Ready, Set Go – For Stark Group Practice Compliance!”

An Update On New Stark Laws With Alan Gassman and Lester Perling

Tuesday, January 11th, 2022

4:00 PM to 4:30 PM EST (30 minutes)

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Presented by:

Alan Gassman, JD, LL.M., AEP® (Distinguished) and Lester Perling, Esq., CHC

Lester is a board-certified health law attorney and is certified in healthcare compliance. He has extensive experience in compliance, enforcement, and reimbursement matters. Lester’s practice focuses on advising healthcare providers of all types with regard to complying with federal and state laws, with emphasis on Stark law and reimbursement/billing compliance.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Approximately 3-5 hours after the program concludes, the video recording and PowerPoint presentation will be sent to the email address you registered with.

Please send your questions and comments to agassman@gassmanpa.com.

This program does not qualify for CLE/CPE Credits.

THIS IS A FREE PROGRAM.

 

 

 

Featured Event

FREE LIVE WEBINAR FROM OUR FIRM

“HOW TO MAKE YOUR OFFICE OR BUSINESS MORE EFFECTIVE AND ENJOYABLE”

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Saturday, January 8th

11:00 AM to 12:00 PM EST (60 minutes)

Presented by: Alan Gassman, Esq.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Approximately 3-5 hours after the program concludes, the video recording and PowerPoint presentation will be sent to the email address you registered with.

This program does not qualify for CLE/CPE Credits.

Please send your questions and comments to agassman@gassmanpa.com.

 

 

 

Featured Events

FREE UPCOMING SATURDAY SERIES WITH ALAN GASSMAN

*These programs do not qualify for CLE/CPE Credits.

Saturday,

Jan 8

(FREE)

Alan Gassman presents: 

How To Make Your Office Or Business More Effective And Enjoyable

from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM EST

(60 minutes)

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Saturday,

Jan 15

(FREE)

Alan Gassman presents: 

Some Of My Favorite Estate Plans

from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM EST

(60 minutes)

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Saturday,

Jan 22

(FREE)

Alan Gassman presents: 

Estate Planning For The Business Owner

from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM EST

(60 minutes)

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Saturday,

Jan 29

(FREE)

Alan Gassman presents: 

The Mathematics Of Estate Planning

from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM EST

(60 minutes)

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Saturday,

Feb 5

(FREE)

Alan Gassman presents: 

Estate Planning Techniques That We Helped Invent Or Popularized, And How To Use Them

from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM EST

(60 minutes)

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More Upcoming Events

OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS WITH ALAN GASSMAN

*Several of these programs qualify for CLE/CPE Credits.

Tuesday,

January 11, 2022

(FREE)

Webinar From Our Firm

 

Alan Gassman and Lester Perling present:

An Update On New Stark Laws

From 4:00 to 4:30 PM EST

(30 minutes)

 

REGISTER

Thursday,

February 10, 2022

Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital

(Virtual Conference)

We are proud sponsors of this event.

24th Annual Estate, Tax, Legal and Financial Planning Seminar

Please Reserve the Whole Day

 

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*The first 10 people to email info@gassmanpa.com “Johns Hopkins” will receive complimentary admission!

 

Saturday, February 26, 2022

 

The Mote Vascular Foundation Symposium

(Virtual Conference)

 

Alan Gassman presents:

Symposium “Building a successful practice: What you were not taught in your fellowship

Time: TBD

Coming Soon

Thursday,

March 17, 2022

The Estate Planning Council of Central New Jersey

(Virtual Conference)

Alan Gassman presents:

What You Need to Know About Florida Law and Practices for Your Clients There

6:00 PM EST

Coming Soon

Friday,

March 25, 2022

 

Ave Maria School of Law

1025 Commons Cir, Naples, FL 34119

(In-Person Seminar)

 

Alan Gassman presents:

Professional Acceleration Workshop

From 12:30 PM – 5:30 PM EST

(5 hours)

Coming Soon

May 2022

 

Kettering Health Network

(Virtual Conference)

 

Alan Gassman presents:

Creative and Dynamic Charitable Planning

100 minutes

(Will seem longer)

Coming Soon

Thursday,

May 19, 2022

Florida State University FSU Accounting Conference

The University Club At FSU
288 Champions Way, Tallahassee, FL 32306

(In-Person Seminar)

Alan Gassman presents:

Federal Tax Updates

12:50-1:40 PM EST

(50 minutes)

1:50-2:40 PM EST

(50 minutes)

Coming Soon

Fall 2022

 

St. Louis Estate Planning Council Conference

(Hybrid Seminar)

 

Alan Gassman presents:

5 Important Planning Ideas

Time: TBD

Coming Soon

Thursday and Friday,

November 10-11, 2022

 

48th Annual Notre Dame Tax and Estate Planning

(Virtual Conference)

 

We will be attending this amazing conference.

Time: TBD

Coming Soon

 

February

2023

 

Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital

 

We are proud sponsors of this event.

25th Annual Estate, Tax, Legal and Financial Planning Seminar

Please Reserve the Whole Day

 

Coming Soon

 

 

 

YouTube Library

Visit Alan Gassman’s YouTube Channel for complimentary informational webinars and more!

The PowerPoint materials can be found in the description box located at the bottom of the YouTube recordings.

Click on the playlist below to watch the recordings.

 

 

 

Humor – Best of 2021

 

THE NEW SPACE RACE

Poem By Ron Ross

 

Who knew, that for centuries, billionaires were lusting

For the flame of rocket fuel that would send them thrusting?

The super-rich competed to see who’s more nimble

Whose delivery system is more like a phallic symbol?

 

And where the rich will go, who’s next on the journey?

Well, no billionaire is safe without his attorney

The next great battle will take place in space courts

Not fought with lightsabers, but subpoenas, liens and torts

 

Who will be your champion when gravity is zero?

Only your attorney can be a space law hero

One small step for man can become a slip and fall

So many problems, only lawyers can solve them all

 

Can you put ads on the moon with a laser beam?

How can you testify when no one can hear you scream?

There’s no up or down in space, it’s all helter-skelter

Is Pluto a planet, or just a tax shelter?

 

Now we have reached the law’s final frontier

The age of discovery and billable hours are here

This is the time for humanity’s greatest race

Who will be the first law firm in space?

 

 

 

Our 2021 Favorite Quotes From Samuel Clements

Younger readers may not have heard of Samuel Clemens, who was a Broadway actor in the 1970s and became a popular comedian in the 1980s.

 

“Giving up smoking is the easiest thing in the world. I know because I’ve done it thousands of times.”

 

“I can teach anybody how to get what they want out of life. The problem is that I can’t find anybody who can tell me what they want.”

 

“Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter.”

 

Thanks To Our 2021 Thursday Report Reviews

 

“I should have long ago taken a moment to tell you how much I enjoy your Thursday Reports!  Good stuff.  Candid.  No fluff.  Funny.”

– David Howell

 

“I soak up your posts, and appreciate your knowledge & enjoy your humor! If I ever win the lottery, you’ll be the 1st guy I call. My husband will be the second.”

– Stacey Miller

 

“Just an incredible amount of useful information in this week’s newsletter! It will take some time to digest it all.”

– Anonymous

 

“Great newsletter and courses. I’m not always able to attend but it looks like you’re having fun!”

– Anonymous

 

 

 

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