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Imagine a situation where someone inherits a money or a home after the death of a loved one and it ruins their life. This may sound like the set-up for a B-level comedy, but it is actually a horror story that plays out for many people with special needs. To be clear, leaving money or other assets to someone with…Read More

Q: What Level Of Privacy And Care Are Nursing Home Residents Entitled To From Their Caregivers? When the time comes to place a loved one in a nursing home it’s difficult under the best circumstances-- even if the person expressed this wish to their estate planning attorney. Fortunately, with skilled Medicaid planning and/or long-term care insurance, the financial obstacles to nursing home care…Read More

Is it necessary for small business owners to put a buy sell agreement in place? Small business owners have a number of important considerations to make even before the enterprise is launched including selecting the appropriate business structure, securing the use of a name, obtaining the necessary licenses, and completing the required state filings. In addition to these concerns, it…Read More

In order to predict how much your estate will have to pay in taxes, one must first determine the value of the estate. To determine this, many assets might have to be appraised at fair market value. The estate includes all assets including real estate, cash, securities, stocks, bonds, business interests, loans receivable, furnishings, jewelry, and other valuables. Once your…Read More

What Are Some Simple Steps To Take To Protect My Assets? In protecting your assets, the same rule applies as in investing, gambling, and even budgeting: aim to keep your winnings. It is also important to start thinking about estate planning early in your life, come up with as simple a plan as possible, and not to attempt to hide…Read More

If the language in my will doesn’t match my intentions, will my assets be distributed in an manner that’s against my wishes? For some people, the idea of making a will is so unsettling that it actually prevents them from having one created. Yet once the reluctant ones get their affairs in order, they often experience great peace of mind…Read More

Not every small business needs to form an LLC in order to function. A child selling lemonade by the side of the road has no use for a Tax ID number. It doesn’t seem practical to set up a new business entity to host a garage sale or a Tupperware party. As a venture starts to grow from a hobby to…Read More

In this computer age, when so many tasks are accomplished via the internet -- including banking, shopping, and important business communications -- it may seem logical to turn to the internet when creating a legal document such as a will . Certainly, there are several websites advertising how easy and inexpensive it is to do this. Nonetheless, most of us…Read More

The law allows a person preparing a will to have almost complete control over his or her assets after the testator passes on, but there are limits to such power. A person can restrict a property from being sold, or make sure that it is used for a specific purpose. A property can be bequeathed to a family member as…Read More

Can my will withstand a contest? He could float like a butterfly and sting like a bee, but the outcome of what may be Muhammed Ali’s final fight may come down to whether he dotted all of his “I”s and crossed all of his “T”s. Or at least whether his attorneys did. Celebrities like legendary former heavyweight champion Ali and…Read More

What Do Successful Small Business Startups Have In Common? As most of us are aware, starting a new business is risky. The U.S. Small Business Administration reports that about half of all startups survive the first 5 years and only about one-third survive for 10 years. Having a knowledgeable business attorney at your back can make a tremendous difference. While no one…Read More