Earning trust among its clients. That’s what does it. As a recent example, Shareholder Mindy Ward is recognized in The Best Lawyers in America 2020 Edition. What’s more… she was also recognized by Best Lawyers’ Women in the Law category. Mindy gives Van Osdol clients peace of mind. Specifically, she provides strategic planning to reduce …
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Who’s Your Momma?
We all have or had Moms. “Mommas” is a term which connotes a broader meaning to the idea of motherhood. It often encompasses women to whom we have no biological connection, but who have nurtured and led us in important ways. Those ladies should be recognized this Mother’s Day for their impact on our lives. Aside from our personal Mommas, there are …
Brief Overview of LLCs and How They are Taxed
During this past tax season, I had a conversation with a frustrated CPA. The frustration primarily arose from several of her clients not knowing how their limited liability company (“LLC”) was classified for tax purposes. This article provides a brief overview of the taxation of LLCs that will hopefully provide a bit of knowledge to small …
Will Your Furry Family Members be Taken Tare of When You’re Gone?
This past weekend Wayside Waifs held one of its most successful ‘Adoptathon’ events of all time, with more than 203 animals being adopted Friday and Saturday. Van Osdol’s own, Eric Worster, joined in the fun about two weeks prior to the ‘Adoptathon’ when his family brought home their own rescue, Craig. Craig has been acclimating to his new …
Paris of the Plains
Happy Fountain Day, Kansas City, from Van Osdol, P.C.! Today, over 200 registered fountains will be opened, bringing life back to a dormant metropolis. Kansas City’s fountains set the city apart from any other city in the country, which is why we wanted to share some interesting information about some of our favorite fountains. The oldest …
Grandpa’s Oil
You or your children may be worth a lot more money than you think. Oil, gas, or other mineral interests which may not have been productive for decades are now arising as valuable assets with the advent of new technologies and new applications for things that can be extracted from the ground. Fifty years ago, there was no good way to discover …