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What to think about when naming a guardian for your children
Taking care of your children is often the primary goal for parents when it comes to estate planning. Often, parents want to set aside...
Oct 9, 2018
Avoid making these estate planning mistakes
Creating an estate plan helps protects your assets and ensures your heirs are cared for after you are gone. An estate plan provides peace...
Oct 9, 2018
Mistakes new businesses make with intellectual property
Taking a business from the idea phase to operating is a massive undertaking in time, effort and money. Startups can overwhelm even the...
Oct 2, 2018
Disinheritance: Is it always dramatic?
Disinheriting someone in a will can seem like a painful slight; a way to hurt someone or reinforce the message that there was no...
Oct 2, 2018
Preventing family feuds during probate with a solid estate plan
The probate process can put family members at odds with each other. Often, families fight over property, how to interpret a decedent’s...
Sep 26, 2018
Aretha Franklin’s passing leaves estate in limbo
The Queen of Soul passed away earlier this year at 76 after a two-year battle with pancreatic cancer. The music icon died without a will,...
Sep 25, 2018
Aretha Franklin adds to list of entertainers dying without a will
When Aretha Franklin passed away in August following a battle with pancreatic cancer, she joined a list of high profile celebrities who...
Sep 23, 2018
Do we need an operating agreement for our business?
There are numerous legal documents that entrepreneurs would be wise to have in place when they are starting their business. These...
Sep 19, 2018
What is a conservator?
If your parent is getting older and you are starting to notice signs of memory problems or dementia, you are likely also starting to...
Sep 11, 2018
Troubles arise when a trustee is distrustful
Administering a trust is a major responsibility. Whether the party in this role is an individual or an institution, it is crucial that...
Sep 5, 2018
What happens when someone passes away without a will?
Creating a will is something every adult should do, though many have not done it. Often, people put it off because it’s uncomfortable or...
Aug 28, 2018
Events that can extend the probate process
After a loved one passes away, his or her estate and assets will typically go through probate. This is the legal process of identifying...
Aug 21, 2018
What happens when someone breaches a contract?
Contracts are critical to the operation of any successful business, whether they protect sensitive information, define responsibilities...
Aug 14, 2018
Reasons to hire an attorney to set up your will
The thought of your assets being fought over after you’ve passed away proves troubling. Designating specific family members the rights to...
Aug 8, 2018
When your relationships change, so should your estate plan
In this blog, we have talked about events that often warrant a review and revision of an estate plan. Often, these events involve changes...
Aug 7, 2018
Can I contest a will if the decedent excluded me?
The death of a loved one can trigger painful emotions and complicated interactions with family members, especially in situations of...
Jul 31, 2018
What are poison pill provisions?
When control over a business changes hands, there is the potential for considerable disruption. Employees may be worried about their...
Jul 24, 2018
What to know before asking parents to invest in a new business
Your parents might be your biggest supporters. They could be the people who stand by you when you make a mistake and help you get back on...
Jul 17, 2018
3 things to take away from Anthony Bourdain’s estate plan
The tragic death of Anthony Bourdain struck a chord for millions of people, whether they admired him as a chef, a traveler, an author or...
Jul 11, 2018
Keep your assets private with a living trust
You worked hard to acquire substantial assets throughout your life. To assign your money and property to loved ones after your death, you...
Jul 11, 2018
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