CDFA case studies
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1S-Corp Buyout Versus Retirement Assets
Marriage of 19 years. Alex, 47, owns 100% of a medical billing S-corp valued at 4.1 million; his W-2 salary is 240,000 and the company pays him 90,000 a year in distributions.
814 words, about 4 min2Teacher Pension, House Affordability, and Survivor Risk
Marriage of 17 years. Sam, 54, is a public school teacher with a defined-benefit pension based on highest average salary of 78,000 and 28 years of service.
749 words, about 4 min3Unvested RSUs, Options, and the Valuation Date
Marriage of 11 years; separation January 1 of the current year and trial in October. Morgan, 44, is a vice president at a public tech company.
755 words, about 4 min4Restaurant Owner, Lifestyle Analysis, and Imputed Income
Marriage of 14 years. Drew owns 100% of a casual restaurant.
707 words, about 4 min5Disability, Social Security, and Health Coverage at 61
Marriage of 24 years. Lee has multiple sclerosis and receives 1,900 a month in Social Security disability.
820 words, about 4 min