When a family member or other loved one has died, grief and shock can sometimes be overwhelming. The last thing most people want to think about is making phone calls or funeral arrangements. Some things do not need to be…
Most people assume that after they die their private affairs will remain private. However, if a probate is necessary to administer your estate, the personal details of your life at the time of your death become part of an easily…
For most business owners, employees, vendors, and customers are essential to keeping your business successful. When someone with inside knowledge about your vendors, employees, and customers leaves your company, your business becomes vulnerable to losing these critical assets to competitors.…
When everyone is alive and happy, it is easy to think that nothing will break a family apart. However, even families that get together for the holidays, share laughs, tell stories, and enjoy each other’s company can find themselves embroiled…
Determining whether to start a business is a major life decision. For small business owners, deciding when and how to sell the business is arguably even more consequential. Before selling a business, the owner is likely to spend many hours…
The structure of families has changed in the United States: According to statistics cited by the Pew Research Center, six out of ten women who remarry are in blended families, and in about half of those remarriages, stepchildren live with…
Elder Law is an aspect of estate planning that focuses on helping families make sure that their aging and ill loved ones get the health care they need in an affordable way. Does your estate plan address the possibility that…
Before launching a business, entrepreneurs spend a substantial amount of time and money researching and developing their products or services. They also spend time working with graphic designers and/or marketing professionals to create a brand name and logo related to…
In the United States, it’s easy to disinherit most family members – generally, you can use your estate plan to disinherit your brothers and sisters, your nieces and nephews, or even your very own children and grandchildren. But believe it…
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…