Many people start the new year with major plans to change their lives. They want to make more money or take more control over their daily experience. Starting a new business is a way to achieve both of those goals and many others. Those living in Louisiana who want to...
Setting up a new business can be an exciting and rewarding venture, but it requires careful planning and consideration. Choosing the right structure, like forming an LLC, can provide numerous benefits in the long run. However, to fully realize these benefits, it's...
Becoming a grandparent is a momentous occasion that often brings joy and a sense of legacy to families. As you welcome a new generation, it may be a good time to think about how you want to protect and pass on your assets. Estate planning can help ensure that your...
In the United States, the Great Wealth Transfer has already begun for many families, but it is not expected to conclude until around 2045. As such, many people are still planning for the future impact this monumental shift will have. The Great Wealth Transfer refers...
Starting a new business venture is an exciting journey filled with dreams and opportunities, but it can also be a daunting path with many twists and turns. A single mistake can be costly, which can discourage new entrepreneurs. That's where lawyers come in. Think of...
Estate planning is changing, and millennials are leading the way. Unlike previous generations, millennials are taking unique approaches to their financial future, influenced by their values and the digital age. Understanding these differences helps reveal how estate...
One of the many benefits of establishing a limited liability company (LLC) is having a degree of separation between the owner(s) of the business and the business itself. Those who intend to start businesses can limit their liability and even the social connection...
Louisiana has some of the most complex inheritance laws in the United States. That has to do mainly with the competing European interests of France and Spain when the state was just a territory. But it remains the only state wherein there is forced heirship. However,...
You know that you want to find a business partner before you launch your company. You think that the company would be stronger and that a partner could help push you to a level of success you would not be able to achieve on your own. But if you haven’t already...
If you have created your estate plan, then you have done more than most people. The truth is that some two-thirds of Americans don’t have one. However, that’s not the end of the story. A good estate plan reflects your current circumstances and wishes. It should not be...