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What Probate Is and How To Avoid It — Part 2
Unless you've created an estate plan that works to keep your family out of court, when you die (or become incapacitated) many of your assets must go through probate before those assets can be distributed to your heirs. Like most court proceedings, probate can be time-consuming, costly, and open t...
What Makes Family Business Lawyers™ Different From Other Business Lawyers?—Part 1
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...
What Happens To Your Business When You Get Sick or Die? 4 Fundamentals To Know
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...
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Improve Your Financial Fitness and Grow Your Business With Confidence
Most people think “fitness” only relates to physical health. But that’s not the case! Financial fitness is important, too, especially for entrepreneurs. When you have strong financial fitness you can grow your business with confidence. Read more…
Avoid These 3 Mistakes When Choosing a Successor for Your Business
Selecting the individual to lead your business after you step down is a huge decision. It's not merely about finding someone who mirrors your personality or whom you favor personally. Rather, the crux lies in identifying a successor who possesses the right qualifications plus the vision and capabilities to steer your company toward continued success.
During this pivotal decision-making process, it's essential to sidestep these three common pitfalls that often hinder business owners when naming successors, as they can blur objectivity and impede the chosen candidate's ability to effectively assume control of the company.
Understanding the Intersection of Love and Law
Love is wonderful—joyful moments, shared dreams for the future, and yes, some legal considerations too. For married couples, the law has default provisions in place for what happens to your assets if one of you dies, but those default plans may not align with your personal preferences or the life you’ve built with your partner.
This Change to the FAFSA Rules Could Help Your Grandkids Qualify for More Student Aid
Want to contribute to your grandchild’s future college education? The FAFSA Simplification Act, which went into effect in December, now makes it possible for grandparents to do even more to help finance their grandchild’s education.
3 Reasons Why You Need an Employee Handbook
If your business is on the path to hiring or already has a team in place, creating an employee handbook is a must. Not only does it ensure that your workforce is well-versed in your company policies, but it protects your business from conflicts and loss in the future.
3 Best Practices For Setting Up Your Life Insurance Policy
A comprehensive Life & Legacy Plan is about creating a strategy that lets you enjoy your life to the fullest while protecting your loved ones' future when you can no longer be there. It might seem like life insurance is an easy way to help secure your loved ones’ future – and it is – but your policy must be set up in the right way to have the best possible impact on your family.