Aug 21, 2018 | Asset Protection Planning, Business Law Blog, Estate Planning
If you’re thinking of starting a business (or already have a business in the works), make sure that the name you use is not already taken. Original names are essential for three reasons: marketing power, clarity, and trademark infringement avoidance. For example,...
Aug 21, 2018 | Asset Protection Planning, Business Law Blog, Estate Planning
If you have a revocable living trust, you probably named yourself as trustee so you can continue to manage your own financial affairs, but eventually, someone will need to step in for you when you are no longer able to act due to incapacity or after your death. Your...
Aug 14, 2018 | Asset Protection Planning, Business Law Blog, Estate Planning
Every day we make hundreds of decisions from what to eat for breakfast to where we go on vacation. With each passing day, there are more choices to be made. But, what will happen if you can’t make decisions for yourself? Before that time comes, there is one...
Aug 14, 2018 | Asset Protection Planning, Business Law Blog, Estate Planning
Being active on social media is hardly a choice anymore for small to medium sized businesses—it’s a given. After all, your customers are there. Connecting with your target audience in the social web can boost your brand and level the playing field between you and...
Aug 7, 2018 | Asset Protection Planning, Business Law Blog, Estate Planning
What constitutes a “large” gift can be relative. That being said, if you are considering giving cash or property to someone, a little bit of planning can really help avoid negative consequences. This is particularly true if the gifted amounts are over $15,000.00,...
