Many individuals in Louisiana and elsewhere may encounter a desire to make changes to their goals for the future upon experiencing certain changes in life. Those who recently had the pleasure of welcoming a grandchild into the world may wish to take steps to protect...
Baton Rouge Legal Blog
Year: 2021
Mitigating the risks of business failure with proper planning
While the idea of starting a new company can be exciting, the concept of thinking of what might happen should the endeavor fail might not always be an appealing topic. However, as statistics assert that nearly 20% of small businesses fail to make it past the first...
Updating an estate plan after going through a divorce
One of the most intimidating aspects of planning for the future could pertain to how difficult it can be to predict the changes life can bring. One change that could leave a person facing a need to revisit future goals could involve the end of a marriage. While...
Possible advantages of a Limited Liability Company
One of the first steps to take when seeking to start a new business could include choosing a business entity. While there may be several options for structure, limited liability companies continue to prove a popular decision in many scenarios. Understanding some of...
Could a SLAT be a smart move for your estate plan?
Planning for the future means making plans and provisions for loved ones after you pass away. This likely means including certain estate planning tools that will allow you to take care of your spouse financially well into the future, and a specific type of trust can...
Issues that prospective business owners might overlook
With a variety of topics to cover when starting a new company from scratch, it may be easy to see how things can go unnoticed. Individuals in Louisiana seeking to bring their dreams of business ownership to light might not want an overlooked item to disrupt their...
Avoiding common estate planning mistakes
If you have made the wise decision of establishing an estate plan, it is important you do it right. Some of the most common mistakes people make in the estate planning process include: Failing to update upon divorce: The dissolution of your marriage will likely render...
Estate plan now while you’re young and healthy
If you are young and in good health, you may not see the need to consider what will happen in the future if you become ill or suddenly pass away. While this process may seem unnecessary to you and others in Louisiana who are your age, it is actually the best time for...
Preparing to sell a business
Most individuals who purchase or start a company might not always do so with the intention of selling it down the road. Those who do plan to sell a business or those who reach a point in which such an option is preferable may still wish to know how best to approach...
Understanding the grounds on which a will can be challenged
Most individuals in Louisiana and elsewhere may feel that dealing with the passing of a loved one can be difficult enough as is. However, should any unexpected surprises arise when it comes time to manage the affairs of the deceased, the situation could leave family...