Congratulations! Your business has grown and you are ready to hire your first employee. Where do you begin? What will the employee’s schedule be and how much will the employee get paid? Will your new hire be an employee or…
People often set up bank accounts or real estate so that they own it jointly with a spouse or other family member. The appeal of joint tenancy is that when one owner dies, the other will automatically inherit the property…
You may have heard of a Revocable Living Trust (RLT), which is a commonly used estate planning solution. But what exactly are they, who is affected by them, how can they be changed, and what do they accomplish? What Are…
If you are a business owner, you probably worry about your bottom line, employee retention, and health insurance premiums, but have you also considered what will happen to your business if you are in an accident? What if your business…
Farming or ranching is more than a means of livelihood – it is about preserving a legacy and unique way of life. Unfortunately, many farmers and ranchers fail to make an estate plan. The farm or ranch that has been…
As we approach Valentine’s day, let’s take some time to show ourselves a little self-love. Everyone needs to take steps to relax and minimize the effects of life’s everyday stresses, especially after a hectic 2020 year. Below are a few…
Many businesses prefer to hire independent contractors because there’s often less overhead and fewer expenses (i.e. taxes). However, classify an employee as an independent contractor and you’re in big trouble. Here’s how to legally differentiate between the two. Who Controls…
You’ve decided to go into business and now it’s time to find a space. The location of your small business is an important factor in whether it succeeds or fails. Accessibility to your customers, vendors, and employees, your proximity to…
Many people who want to be a business owner build a company from scratch. However, if you want to be an entrepreneur but don’t love the idea of the start-up struggle, you may prefer to buy an existing business. Before…
Identity theft is the last thing a grieving family should have to worry about after the loss of a loved one. Unfortunately, identity thieves have increasingly targeted the identities of deceased people, using their names and other identifying information to…