Year: 2021
Make an estate plan after these life events
Most people don’t have an estate plan, and there is something to be said for the argument that everyone needs to make one quickly. Far too many people pass away without a plan and leave confusion for their heirs. That said, there are certain times in life when you...
You just discovered your partner is stealing from the business: What now?
You wouldn’t have gone into business with your partners unless you trusted them -- but your trust has been misused and outright broken. One of your partners has been actively dipping into the accounts for their own expenses. You know you need to act fast to limit the...
How family legacy planning can help you transfer your wealth to future generations
Estate planning is crucial to ensuring that the wealth you’ve worked hard to accumulate, grow and preserve is handed down to your family and given to nonprofit organizations doing work you value. However, once you finish your estate planning, it’s time to think about...
How can an estate plan help me in injury or illness?
Many people do not understand the full range of tasks that estate planning covers and think it only refers to determining what happens to the things you own when you die. Planning for death is a crucial part of estate planning. Yet, an estate plan can also benefit...
Most people don’t have an estate plan. It’s time to fix that
Did you know that the majority of Americans do not have an estate plan? Despite the fact that everyone will someday need to use such a plan and pass assets to their heirs, most people have not even taken the basic steps to create their personal plan. You may think...
What is a breach of contract?
Contracts are important in business because they enable the parties involved to know what to expect from an agreement. They can be written or verbal, but they should always be followed. Businesses that meet the terms of contracts are usually known as reliable and...
Estate planning for married couples without children
Anyone can benefit from estate planning, whether they're single, married, newly divorced or remarried. Having at least a will is important if you're a couple without children, especially if you want to pass on your assets to specific loved ones. What happens if you...