Insight Newsletter—Third Quarter 2020

October 15, 2020

In an effort to deliver our quarterly communications more promptly and reduce our use of paper, we have made an electronic version of our Insight Newsletter available. Included in this quarter’s newsletter:

Client Letter
Tax Planning Opportunities in 2020
How We Think About Elections & Investment Decisions
Endowments & Foundations: The Value of an Experienced and Accountable Fiduciary Partner
Larkspur Office Move Announcement

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How We Think About Elections & Investment Decisions

Helpful Insights

Wealth Management

Advisor Q&A: Tax Planning and the American Families Plan with Senior Advisor Chris Wheaton

The American Families Plan was recently released by President Joe Biden and includes many of the provisions outlined during his campaign. We asked Litman Gregory Senior Advisor, Chris Wheaton, to answer some questions about key proposed tax law changes, and related tax planning ideas for our clients to consider in 2021 and beyond.

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Investment Perspectives

Research Update: Our Views on Inflation

As mentioned in our recent commentary, investors have been concerned about inflation as economic activity picks up. But what we see is an economy reflating as it recovers from a recession, not one on the edge of a hyperinflationary spiral. In preparation, our portfolios are already positioned to offer some inflation protection.

Investment Perspectives

Key Features of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021

The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 was signed into law in March to help aid in the United States’ recovery from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. In this post we review how this Act extends some aspects of the CARES Act and other 2020 legislation, and several key provisions that provide planning opportunities in 2021 and beyond.