Estate Planning for Military Families
No matter the time of year, it is always a good opportunity for members of the military and their loved ones to consider setting up — or revising an existing —estate plan. Military families need to consider special estate-planning issues that others do not. This is particularly true when one [...]
Protect Your Legal Paperwork in a Natural Disaster
Three Tips to Protect Your Important Legal Paperwork in a Natural Disaster The year 2018 was no stranger to natural disasters. From multiple earthquakes, back-to-back hurricanes, and raging wildfires, the United States and abroad suffered some serious natural disasters. These acts of nature can devastate your life and your family. [...]
Plan Your Estate and Protect Your Family
Protect Your Family With an Estate Plan Overview In the event of incapacitation or death (God forbid), it is important that you have named who will control your health and finances and who will raise your children (if you’re a parent). If you don’t have an estate plan, your assets [...]
Forming LLC’s
In a recent article, the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) exclaimed that its optimism index is at an all-time high, with small-business owners planning to break records with hiring and expanding. https://www.marketwatch.com/story/small-business-owners-more-optimistic-than-ever-nfib-credits-trump-economic-policies-2018-09-11 This optimism also means that it is a good time to start a business. We therefore thought [...]
Do Your Parents Have an Estate Plan?
If you find yourself in the “sandwich generation” (someone who is caring for both your children as well as your parents simultaneously), you need to know whether or not your parents have put together an estate plan. While it is still your parent’s choice to make estate planning decisions, having [...]
Legal Affairs Checklist for Fall
With the fall season approaching, it’s an excellent time to review your affairs. Below is a legal affairs checklist to ensure your planning meets your needs and is up-to-date: 1. When was your power of attorney last updated? A power of attorney is a valuable legal document, no matter what [...]