February 12, 2019
Dealing with a family member’s death can be a double cruelty. There is the emotional loss. Then, that’s often followed by the monumental task of dealing with the deceased’s estate—any property or possessions left behind. […]
January 10, 2019
Wills allow individuals to avoid the state’s rules about who gets what portion of a decedent’s estate. They also allow individuals to name their executors, name a guardian for their children and bequeath specific items […]
January 10, 2019
There are several mistakes that a small business owner can make that will cause the company to fail long before it could, and without using a lawyer to assist with these problems, the owner may […]
September 20, 2018
An appropriate exit strategy to the business owned by a private person is crucial when he or she is ready to retire or to pass on the company to family or a partner. Understanding what […]
July 10, 2018
To hand over a business to another person is a complex situation that requires careful planning and adjustments based on the suitability of the person or group picked by the owner. Planning the succession could […]
June 26, 2018
An important question in inheritance law is whether a child has the right to inherit from his or her parent. A parent can decide in most states whether or not his or her adult children […]
June 12, 2018
Studies show that many people do not have a will or other estate planning documents in place even though they need them. Part of this dynamic may be that it is difficult to confront our […]
