It can take a lot of hard work and time to finally accumulate a good amount of wealth. When you work that hard to get what you have, you may have fears about what will happen to your money when you pass it down. While many people have fears about passing down their wealth, here’s […]
There is no doubt that owning and operating a small business can be extremely challenging. This is especially true when you share ownership and/or operations with a partner. Many people choose to go into business with a close friend or family member since trust is already there. But unfortunately, it can make ending your business […]
When you become disabled or pass away, bills and other necessities don’t just stop. Whether it’s buying groceries for you or paying for your funeral, your loved ones likely need a way to access your funds. However, if all of your money is solely in your name for your bank account or your trust, your […]
Building a business takes years of hard work. That’s why it’s tough to imagine your business closing down when you retire or pass away. For that reason, many business owners wish to leave their businesses to their family and heirs. By providing their children with the business, they can help to ensure financial security for […]
While divorce and remarriage can sometimes be the best solution, blended families often have it a bit more difficult when it comes to estate planning. That’s why it’s so important to have an open dialogue with your future spouse about your estate planning prior to getting married again. Here is what every blended family in […]
There are a lot of difficult aspects of estate planning, but perhaps one of the most difficult is admitting to our own mortality. No one wants to think about the end of his or her life, but it’s important that you look at all of your options. Everyone should be entitled to live and die […]
More and more Californians are turning to revocable trusts in order to try to avoid the long and expensive probate process. But what some of these individuals fail to realize is that assets in this trust can only be protected if they are retitled in the name of the trust. While a qualified California estate […]
When a loved one passes away, you may be overcome with grief and not even thinking about their estate. However, if you are a beneficiary of their estate, it’s important to know whether you should hire an attorney. Although there is likely already an attorney involved, he or she is probably acting in the interest […]
One of the most important things when creating a business is to protect your business from others making money off of your ideas. In this rapidly evolving tech world that we find ourselves in, it’s important to protect all of our intellectual property rights. You can do so by filing for all necessary copyrights, trademarks, […]
Estate planning is extremely important when it comes to asset distribution. It serves as a great way to be sure that your assets are properly given to the correct recipients upon your passing. In doing so it also helps to make sure that your loved ones are cared for. Why It’s Important to Have an […]
