by Leslie Marenco | Sep 19, 2014 | Articles, Estate Planning, Inheritance
When we think of vast family wealth, most of us know the name Cornelius Vanderbilt, the railroad and shipping scion of one of the richest families in America in the 19th century. When he died in 1877, he left a fortune of $100 million — more than the U.S....
by Leslie Marenco | Sep 19, 2014 | Articles, Business Succession
If you own a small business, there is probably at least some part of you hoping to pass the reins on to one or more of your children. After all, spending so much time and effort on something that’s not going to last doesn’t sit well with most entrepreneurs. It may be...
by Leslie Marenco | Sep 18, 2014 | Articles, Estate Planning
While estate planning lawyers have seen first-hand how important the right legal documents are, we also understand that there is no one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to estate planning. For example, the needs of one family will likely be completely different...
by Leslie Marenco | Sep 18, 2014 | Articles, Uncategorized
Because of increasing regulatory scrutiny of privacy laws, employers should take extra care in safeguarding personnel files and medical records as you would any other confidential company information. Employers should keep personnel files stored securely in a locked...
by Leslie Marenco | Sep 17, 2014 | Articles, Asset Protection, Business/ Corporate Law
Setting up your business as a corporation or a limited liability company (LLC) is a great way to go for most entrepreneurs, since incorporating protects personal assets from business liabilities, helps lower taxes and ensures the longevity of your business. However,...
