When you're choosing someone to take on the role of your power of attorney, it's important that you choose the right person. You may even want to choose two or three people whom you believe could suit the role, so that one could step down and leave the task to another...
It goes without saying that no one gets excited about creating an estate plan. Even if you understand the importance of doing so, you won't be on the edge of your seat thinking about how much fun it will be. Unfortunately, if you continue to put this off, it could...
Deep down inside, you know that starting a business is right for you. However, there's something holding you back and you can't quite place your finger on it.As you dig around, you may find that your uncertainty is related to your lack of knowledge in regard to what...
Building a business can mean creating an income stream for many years to come or potentially securing a lump sum payment from someone when you sell your established business to someone else. You have invested countless hours of your own time and significant amounts of...
Before you launch your new business, you make one of the most crucial decisions in the entire process: You pick a business partner. The person you choose could make or break your new company. They simply have to be a good fit. You must be critical and carefully...
Creating a will or estate plan gives you control over the legacy you leave behind when you die. You may have specific wishes regarding who gets which assets from your estate. Sadly, no matter how carefully you plan, your wishes could always wind up subverted by a...
Almost no business runs completely independently of anyone or anything else. Whether it be sales deals, vendor agreements, contractor terms or a real estate lease, a business frequently comes into contact with other entities. All of these points of contact need a...
You’ve reached the point where you’re able to start your own business. Now you must decide what type of business entity you should create. One option you have is to form a limited liability company, or LLC.A limited liability company can be a great choice...
Estate planning involves analyzing everything we have and planning on where it goes after we pass. It’s not a pleasant task, but it is an essential step for our family and friends. We don’t want them to be caught up in court for years, fighting for our...
When it comes to forming a business with one or more partners, you can set up a structure that best suits your needs. The decision you make will be based on how you and your partners want to approach the business. Here are a few different kinds of business structures...