Episode 3 | Planning for success: the importance of tax and estate planning for athletes and entertainers

• Name, image and likeness opportunity related contracts
• Intellectual property
• Charitable giving and philanthropy
• Tax and estate planning
• Contracts with advisors and agents

In this episode, Michael sits down with Ilyse Dolgenas, Special Counsel on the Withers Real Estate Team, to discuss the unique aspects of advising clients in ever-popular New York Luxury Real Estate market.  

WELCOME TO OUR LEVELING THE PLAYING FIELD PODCAST HOSTED BY MICHAEL RUEDA

Our Leveling the Playing Field podcast series provides personalized and holistic advice for athletes, entertainers, artists, and other notable individuals to better understand the elements of the commercial relationships they will encounter in their professional careers.  Our goal is to provide our clients with the tools they need to achieve success.  

Topics our series will cover include:

• Name, image and likeness opportunity related contracts
• Intellectual property
• Charitable giving and philanthropy
• Tax and estate planning
• Contracts with advisors and agents

In this episode, Michael sits down with Ryan Robichaud of Armanino LLP to learn more about the strategic role Business Managers play in advising talented individuals at all stages of their careers.  The lively discussion focuses on managing finances and savings, strategic tax and business planning, and best practices to promote long term personal and professional success.

WELCOME TO OUR LEVELING THE PLAYING FIELD PODCAST HOSTED BY MICHAEL RUEDA

Our Leveling the Playing Field podcast series provides personalized and holistic advice for athletes, entertainers, artists, and other notable individuals to better understand the elements of the commercial relationships they will encounter in their professional careers.  Our goal is to provide our clients with the tools they need to achieve success.  

Topics our series will cover include:

• Name, image and likeness opportunity related contracts
• Intellectual property
• Charitable giving and philanthropy
• Tax and estate planning
• Contracts with advisors and agents

With philanthropy and activism by athletes, entertainers, artists and other notable individuals at an all-time high, understanding charitable giving structures and the mechanics and legal steps to achieve your goals is critical.  In this episode, Michael sits down with Alana Petraske to discuss the key considerations to keep top of mind for charitable gift structuring and formation.

WELCOME TO OUR LEVELING THE PLAYING FIELD PODCAST HOSTED BY MICHAEL RUEDA

Our Leveling the Playing Field podcast series provides personalized and holistic advice for athletes, entertainers, artists, and other notable individuals to better understand the elements of the commercial relationships they will encounter in their professional careers.  Our goal is to provide our clients with the tools they need to achieve success.  

Topics our series will cover include:

• Name, image and likeness opportunity related contracts
• Intellectual property
• Charitable giving and philanthropy
• Tax and estate planning
• Contracts with advisors and agents

What are essential basic tax and estate planning needs for athletes and entertainers?  What may trigger additional or more comprehensive estate planning needs?  In this episode, Michael and Withers partner David Lehn, tackle the tricky topic of tax and estate planning for athletes and celebrities.

WELCOME TO OUR LEVELING THE PLAYING FIELD PODCAST HOSTED BY MICHAEL RUEDA

Our Leveling the Playing Field podcast series provides personalized and holistic advice for athletes, entertainers, artists, and other notable individuals to better understand the elements of the commercial relationships they will encounter in their professional careers.  Our goal is to provide our clients with the tools they need to achieve success.  

Topics our series will cover include:

• Name, image and likeness opportunity related contracts
• Intellectual property
• Charitable giving and philanthropy
• Tax and estate planning
• Contracts with advisors and agents

With a surge in former athletes getting involved with public companies and SPACs recently, what are the key considerations to be aware of before getting involved?  Michael Rueda sits down with Ridge Barker, Withers corporate partner who focuses on corporate and finance securities matters, including SPACs, to discuss fiduciary obligations, trading restrictions, and other items to consider before becoming a SPAC sponsor or board member.

WELCOME TO OUR LEVELING THE PLAYING FIELD PODCAST HOSTED BY MICHAEL RUEDA

Our Leveling the Playing Field podcast series provides personalized and holistic advice for athletes, entertainers, artists, and other notable individuals to better understand the elements of the commercial relationships they will encounter in their professional careers.  Our goal is to provide our clients with the tools they need to achieve success.  

Topics our series will cover include:

• Name, image and likeness opportunity related contracts
• Intellectual property
• Charitable giving and philanthropy
• Tax and estate planning
• Contracts with advisors and agents

In this episode, Michael sits down with Deborah Greaves, Withers partner who focuses on domestic and global intellectual property, privacy and protection strategy across a variety of sectors to discuss IP, trademark and licensing issues that should be taken into consideration before entering into a contract or agreement.