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The 4 Legal Agreements Every Business Owner Needs

One of the most common questions business owners want to know is what kind of legal agreements they need. And while the answer to this

Legal Tips for Crafting Non-Disclosure Agreements

The employment landscape has changed over the last few years and many small and mid-size companies today operate with outside help – contractors or freelancers

6 Tips To Help Small Business Owners Avoid Employee Lawsuits

Small businesses can ill afford litigation – not only because of the cost, but also for the time and attention lawsuits can divert from your

Can the ALS Association Trademark the Ice Bucket Challenge?

Unless you’ve been hiding under a bucket this summer, it’s likely you’ve heard about the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. If you haven’t yet been called

$150,000 Risk: Know the Difference Between an Employee and an Independent Contractor

The IRS and State Governments have both stepped up their enforcement action against business owners who mis-classify employees as independent contractors. One friend of ours

Why Inheriting in Trust is a Must

You bring your children into the world with love. You raise them with love. If you’re going all the way as a parent, you also

A Lesson for Rich 89-Year-Olds to Stay Out of Strip Clubs

After nearly 20 years of litigation and fighting in the press, the conflict between the estates of Anna Nicole Smith and her billionaire husband J.

Marry a Gentile at Your Own Risk

I, like most estate-planning attorneys come across clients who want to attach all sorts of conditions on gifts they make to descendants and other beneficiaries.

Should You Leave It Outright or In Trust?

When families come in to do planning with me, we discuss at length how they want their children (or other beneficiaries) to inherit their wealth.

A Ranking of Good Assets and Bad Assets

This is a Forbes article by William Baldwin which I found to be extremely helpful and easy to follow. I also agree with his advice….

Develop a Positive Morning Routine for Your Family

When I was a child my mom sure had a hard time with me in the mornings! She would have to force me to wake

7 Questions to Ask Before You Start a New Business

When venturing into a new business, there is much to be considered. Below are a few key topics to explore prior to committing your time

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