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Notes on tax, equity comp, and planning for high earners.

Practical writing on the topics our clients ask about most.

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Understanding K-1 Income: What Law Firm Partners Need to Know

How K-1 income differs from a W-2, what it means for quarterly estimated taxes, and the planning moves that matter most.

How to Plan for Quarterly Estimated Taxes

A simple framework for estimating what you owe and setting up a payment schedule so filing season never catches you short.

Roth vs. Pre-Tax 401(k): Which Should You Choose?

How to think about the trade-off between paying tax now versus later, and why the right answer usually depends on where you are in your career.

RSUs vs. ISOs: A Practical Comparison

The tax treatment, timing decisions, and concentration risk considerations behind two very different types of equity compensation.

Can an Attorney Invest If Their Firm Has a Conflict of Interest?

How pre-clearance and restricted lists work in practice, and what to know before you buy an individual stock.

What Happens to Your Equity Comp When You Change Firms

Vesting schedules, forfeiture rules, and what to negotiate for before you make a move.

When to Update Your Estate Plan (And Why Most People Wait Too Long)

The life and income events that should trigger a fresh look at your estate documents — before they become urgent.

Buy-Sell Agreements: What Business Owners Need to Know

Why co-owned businesses need a plan for death, disability, or a partner's exit — and what happens without one.

Passing Assets to Kids and Grandkids Without a Big Tax Bill

Gifting strategy, trust structures, and Roth conversion timing that can meaningfully reduce what your heirs eventually owe.