Many people know that their estate planning process should address what happens to their possessions after they pass away. However, for many it is just as important to plan for what will happen if they become incapacitated by sickness or an accident. How can planning...
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What is wrongful termination?
Employees leave their position at a company for a wide variety of reasons. Sometimes they move on to new opportunities. Sometimes their position no longer supports employer goals. Sometimes one party breaches the terms of the employment contract. Sometimes employers...
3 ways to establish the value of your business
If you want to retire, change careers or simply move on to a new opportunity, selling your business may give you the capital you need to take the first steps into the next stage of your life. However, receiving a fair price for your business requires you to consider...
How many Americans pay the estate tax after they die?
It seems like every time there's a presidential election, voters hear about the estate tax. Whenever this happens, there is a debate about whether to raise the estate tax, cut it or keep it as it is. But while it makes headlines, the fact is, very few people in the...
When might your loved one’s will be invalid?
It can be comforting to know that your loved one left behind a will to outline their wishes for their estate. However, sometimes these same documents can be cause for concern. What warning signs might indicate that your loved one's will is not valid? Does your loved...
What is the difference between copyright and trademark protection?
One important first step toward protecting a piece of intellectual property is determining which type of protection is the best fit for the work involved. Is copyright or trademark protection the right fit for your intellectual property? What type of intellectual...
An estate plan goes far beyond a will
While an estate plan certainly addresses what will happen to your assets after you die, this is not the only thing an estate plan does. In fact, a complete estate plan should also help you while you are still alive. Specifically, your plan should include documents to...
How might title defects impact my real estate purchase?
When investing in real estate, a wide variety of details can have a significant impact on your ownership of that property. One of the most important details is the title, and title defects could lead to future legal battles or even endanger your ownership right to the...
What can you do if another party interferes with your contract?
Keeping an eye on the competition is a part of every business’s operations. However, if your competitors take steps to undermine the contracts that you depend on in your daily operations, that interference can cause significant damage. What can you do if a person or...
The state of mortgage delinquency in 2021
With the economic stress of the past two years, many people and families have struggled to make payments on their debts Unfortunately for lenders, this has meant that many fell behind on their mortgage payments and still have not brought those payments up to date....