Moving Forward… Proposed Tax Changes and How They Affect Estate Planning

You may have seen news about possible tax legislation changes that are being considered by Congress as part of the budget resolution process. At this time, it is unclear which of these changes may be enacted, and what the effective dates of such changes would be. However, because it is possible that such changes could […]

Congratulations to all of SMDK’s 2022 Best Lawyers

Singerman, Mills, Desberg & Kauntz Co., L.P.A., would like to congratulate Troy R. Brown, Gary S. Desberg, Jeffrey A. Gorski, Evan S. Hirsch, Paul J. Singerman, and Ronald J. Teplitzky on being included in the 2022 edition of The Best Lawyers in America©. Nathaniel D. Tucker has been recognized in 2022 The Best Lawyers in America© “Ones to Watch” awards. Founded in 1983, The Best Lawyers™, has grown […]

2021 Best Employers in Ohio Selects Singerman, Mills, Desberg & Kauntz Co., L.P.A. as One of Ohio’s Best Employers

Singerman, Mills, Desberg & Kauntz Co., L.P.A., was recently named as one of the 2021 Best Employers in Ohio. The annual list of the Best Employers in Ohio was created by Best Companies Group in partnership with Crain’s Cleveland Business and Crain’s Content Studio-Cleveland. This statewide survey and awards program is designed to identify, recognize […]

Estate Planning with Buy-Sell Agreements

By: Paul J. Singerman, Julie E. Firestone, and Abbie R. Pappas Estate planning is a vital tool for business owners who wish to transition and protect their assets and business interests. When doing estate planning, business owners often expect that the persons and institutions they designate to receive their assets upon death will receive either […]

Estate Planning and Assisted Reproductive Technology

By: Julie E. Firestone, Esq. and Abbie R. Pappas, Esq. The goal of proper estate planning is, ideally, to provide peace of mind that a client’s property will pass to his or her loved ones, which is most often his or her family. With recent advances in assisted reproductive technology (“ART”), there are now countless […]

SMDK Welcomes Julie E. Firestone

Singerman, Mills, Desberg & Kauntz Co., L.P.A. is pleased to announce that Julie E. Firestone has joined the firm as a Principal.  Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Firestone practiced in the Cleveland and Akron, Ohio areas at Brouse McDowell LPA. Ms. Firestone has extensive experience in administering large and complex decedents’ estates and advising […]

Jeffrey W. Gallup Joins SMDK

Singerman, Mills, Desberg & Kauntz Co., L.P.A. is pleased to announce that Jeffrey W. Gallup has joined the firm as a Principal.  Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Gallup was a shareholder with Cavitch, Familo & Durkin Co., L.P.A. Mr. Gallup often serves as outside general counsel to his clients.  He has represented clients in […]

SMDK Welcomes Nathaniel D. Tucker

Singerman, Mills, Desberg & Kauntz Co., L.P.A. is pleased to announce that Nathaniel D. Tucker has joined the firm as an associate attorney.  Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Tucker practiced in the Akron, Ohio area at Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co., L.P.A. Mr. Tucker advises businesses and individuals on tax issues related to […]

Moving Forward… What the American Rescue Plan Means for Your Business

On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (the “ARP Act”) into law.  This $1.9 trillion economic stimulus package is designed to help the country, individuals, and businesses recover from the negative effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The stimulus provisions of the ARP Act include, among other things: Changes […]

Moving Forward… What Congress’s Latest COVID-19 Stimulus Legislation Means For Your Business

On December 27, 2020, President Trump signed into law the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (the “Appropriations Act”).  Within the $2.3 trillion spending bill, Congress allocated $900 billion in stimulus funds to provide relief to businesses most affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The stimulus provisions of the Appropriations Act include: Changes to and expansion of the […]