Entrepreneurs in Louisiana have the ideas and energy to create new businesses. Sometimes people have the personal funds to finance their business dreams. Launching a startup with your own money gives you the greatest level of control, but you likely do not have...
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Tips for operating a seasonal business
Seasonal businesses can be both profitable and difficult to run in Louisiana and around the country. They often have massive profits from holidays and the days and weeks surrounding holidays. Profits from that period are supposed to last for much of the year. As a...
Estate planning tips for new grandparents
Welcoming a grandchild into the world is a significant life event that should trigger a review of your estate plan. For instance, you may have thought about selling your Louisiana home after retirement. However, now, you may want to consider keeping the home and...
Estate planning for growing families
Having a child means big changes to your life whether you expected the addition to your family or not. Of course, if you weren't expecting a child, you may not have been thinking about the ways that having one might impact your estate plan. For example, you'll want to...
Louisiana’s new business incentives
When you start a business in Louisiana, the government can help you grow with various incentives, tax credits and other benefits. However, this help is not always easy to find and access. Here are some types of incentives and what it takes to get them. Enterprise zone...
Three important situations where advance directives are crucial
Life in Louisiana can be unpredictable. Sometimes, life's unpredictability can lead you or a loved one to become medically incapacitated. When incapacitation happens, it leaves someone unable to make decisions for themselves. Fortunately, advance directives help...
7 Key estate planning steps for a successful plan
Whether you live in Louisiana or elsewhere, estate planning is crucial. The process allows individuals to ensure their assets and affairs receive the management and care they desire after they pass away. While contemplating your passing may not seem pleasant, a...
Why you should periodically review your estate plan
Many Louisiana residents sit down annually with their financial planner or investment professional to review their economic progress. Yet sometimes, these same people rarely update their estate plans. Regular review of your estate documents is crucial to realizing...
How does a securities-backed line of credit work?
In Louisiana, individuals can obtain credit through a facility that allows them to borrow against securities they own, called a securities-backed line of credit (SBLOC). The line of credit provides flexibility similar to a credit card. However, using an SBLOC comes...
Estate planning techniques for safeguarding your assets
Estates are like snowflakes: no two are exactly alike. But there are some tried-and-true techniques you can use to make sure your Louisiana assets are in the right hands when you’re gone. Here are a few tips to help your estate planning go smoothly: Communication is...