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If you have started to save for your child or grandchild's college education, it's worth considering whether to use a 529 plan, an education savings account, or an Irrevocable Trust.  Here's what we think you should consider as you decide:  First, consider whether you want your offspring to have ...

If you are thinking about hiring a lawyer to help with your business, you may be wondering why you should work with us, your Family Business Lawyer™ rather than a “traditional” business lawyer. What makes us so different from other lawyers? The best way to explain how Family Business Lawyer™ firm...

If you have started to save for your child or grandchild's college education, it's worth considering whether to use a 529 plan, an education savings account, or an Irrevocable Trust.  Here's what we think you should consider as you decide:  First, consider whether you want your offspring to have ...

Using independent contractors (ICs) can give your company an edge in today's thriving gig economy, but if you are not careful, contractors can also be a serious liability. In fact, working with ICs comes with a number of unique legal and financial risks that can be potentially ruinous to your bus...

If you dream of one day leaving your company to your family, but you haven't properly included your business in your estate plan, that dream could become a nightmare for your heirs—and for your partners, team members, and clients, too. In fact, properly planning for what would happen to your busi...

There are numerous advantages to running your own business: being your own boss, setting your own hours, and getting to decide who you work with and what you work on. However, business ownership can also be one of the most stressful endeavors you'll ever undertake in your life. While running your...