HOW TO FIND THE PERFECT SITTER FOR YOUR FAMILY
Finding the perfect babysitter can be daunting. But as most parents know, sitters are a necessity. Here are some tips to help you find the best sitter for your family. Many people turn to family friends or neighbors to find a trusted sitter, but searching for a candidate online is also a great option. No matter where you look, you should start by creating a short list of potential caregivers and screening them for your family’s needs. Review their experience, education, certifications, and hourly rate. If you have online candidates, you can read parent reviews to get a better idea of a sitter’s performance and personality. Make sure to run a basic background check on each candidate. Next, check out your potential sitter’s references. Online profiles almost always require them, so don’t be afraid to reach out. Call their references and check your sitter’s other social media profiles to learn more about their personality and hobbies. Finally, run an enhanced At KC Estate Works, we are dedicated to your estate, tax, and business succession plans. We’re here to help you achieve peace of mind by getting your affairs in order and minimizing the burden placed on your loved ones. That’s why every referral you send our way makes a difference. We get to help even more people. And for that, thank you for your referrals and thank you for placing your trust in us — not only to help you, but to help the people you care about. Your Referrals Make a Difference
background check through your local police department or through a private online service. Once you have compiled a list of candidates, it’s time to conduct interviews. When communicating with candidates you don’t know, remember not to give out too much personal information. Set up phone interviews for the first round, and if you like the candidate, set up an in-person interview in a public place. Your questions should be geared toward your lifestyle and the expectations you have for a sitter. Make sure you’re on the same page about job specifics, discipline, and responsibilities. If you’re still sold on the candidate after the in-person interview, consider introducing them to your kids to get their opinion on the sitter. Once you’ve decided on the perfect babysitter, make sure to monitor the relationship and ask your sitter and child open and upfront questions after every session. The most important thing to remember is that your sitter must be
compatible with the needs of your family. Sometimes, you learn that a perfect candidate is not the
right fit for your family. But that’s okay! Once you’ve gone through the process once, finding another sitter will be a breeze.
Will Tax Reform Legislation Affect You?
As you probably have heard, Congress recently passed the largest piece of tax reform legislation in more than three decades. The new law contains significant changes to business taxation affecting business owners. If you run a family business or professional practice, significant planning opportunities exist relating to the choice of entity decision, including lower rates and a new deduction for pass-through businesses. Sweeping changes were also made to the tax provisions relevant to estate planning which only reinforce the changing landscape of estate planning from an “estate tax” focus to an “income tax” focus. Tremendous opportunity now exists for the vast majority of my clients to focus their estate plan on flexibility and family rather than tax objectives. If you or any of your friends or family have questions about how this new law will affect your business or your estate planning, please call me today at 913-214-1884 or email me at jthompson@kenberk.com to set up your free consultation.
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