Have You Looked at Your Estate Plan Recently?
When was the last time you reviewed your estate plan? If it’s been more than a few years, now is the perfect time to take another look. Estate planning isn’t a one-and-done task—it’s a living set of documents that should evolve with your life and the law. Why Periodic...
From Startup to Scale-Up: Legal Essentials for Every Business Stage
Starting and growing a business can be an exciting journey filled with opportunities and challenges. As a small business owner or entrepreneur, understanding what your business’ legal needs are at each stage of your business is crucial to its success and longevity....
Looking to Avoid Probate? Make Sure That You Fund Your Trust
You wouldn’t let your children get on their bicycles with only half a helmet; their protection is your number one goal. Yet many people make the mistake of leaving significant portions of their inheritable assets unshielded by the the trust they create. Even...
6 Factors to Consider When Choosing a Business Entity
What good is a house without a solid foundation? Same goes for your business. No, I’m not talking about your building’s actual, physical foundation—though that’s important, too—but the business entity you decide upon for your company. Whatever you choose, the tax,...
You Don’t Need to Be Rich: 6 Reasons Why a Trust Fund is for Anyone
Most of us, when we hear the words “trust fund”, we roll our eyes—but should we? Hollywood soap operas have for decades portrayed trust funds as a haven for only the children of the wealthiest families. You’ll be happy to know that the reality is far different from...
Don’t Bet the Family Business on no Estate Plan
Many business owners put such extraordinary effort into their business over their lifetime that they want to see it carry on after they’re gone. If you are one of those who want to ensure that your business continues to survive and thrive, a little extra foresight and...
This One Tragedy Shows Why You Need an Advance Healthcare Directive
When Marlise Munoz arrived at the hospital on the night of November 26, 2013, she was already dead. At 33, this dutiful wife and mother to a toddler son fell victim to a sudden pulmonary embolism. Despite both her husband, Erick, and her being experienced paramedics,...
These 3 Questions Get to the Heart of Being a Successful Entrepreneur
Every day, millions of Americans express the same desire: “I wish I were my own boss.” Few actually run with the idea; fewer still succeed. Just what is it that enables these daring entrepreneurs to overcome the real challenges of going into business for themselves?...