10 Things to Evaluate in Your Estate Plan
Apr 05, 2015
Estate planning is an ongoing process, and plans should be reviewed with a qualified estate planning attorney every few years to ensure that the goals you set in making your…
10 Reality Checks to Investigate Before Starting Your Own Business
Apr 01, 2015
Before you consider in a new startup, you should understand that there is quite some distance between a great idea and a great company. As part of your due diligence,…
Asset Protection: When a Will Won’t Work
Mar 30, 2015
When There’s a Will, There’s Probate One of the most prevalent misconceptions when it comes to estate planning is that if you have a will, it will take care of…
Learn From the Estate Planning Mistakes of Others
Mar 01, 2015
There is much to be learned from the mistakes of others and the celebrity world abounds with cautionary tales when it comes to estate planning. Even with all the financial…
What Will Happen to Your Family Business When You Die?
Mar 01, 2015
Maybe you have dreamed of leaving the business you have built to your heirs, but if you do not have a buy-sell agreement, a business succession plan, a business transition…
What to Do If Your Customer Files Bankruptcy
Feb 28, 2015
It’s been said that into every life a little rain must fall, and for small business owners, that shower (or storm) can come in the form of a customer or…
6 Considerations for Business Entity Selection
Feb 15, 2015
One of the most impactful decisions business owners will make is their selection of business entity – sole proprietorship, partnership, limited liability company (LLC) or corporation – for their company….
Robin Williams’ Family Fight Over Personal Property Not So Funny
Feb 12, 2015
Robin Williams’ wife Susan has gone to court over personal items she says were taken from the couple’s Tiburon, California, home without her permission. Williams’ children say their father set…
What Happens When a Goliath Takes Your Trademark
Feb 01, 2015
Terri Kelly, a mother of six who started her “second life” as an entrepreneur designing comfortable flip-flops, did everything right when she launched her company. First, she designed a great…
5 Things You Need to Know Before You Name Beneficiaries
Feb 01, 2015
Once you have chosen the people you want to receive any of your assets — either from a will, a trust, a life insurance policy or a retirement or bank…
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