Benefits of Forming an LLC
Small businesses can be structured in many ways, from sole proprietorships to partnerships to corporations. A company's name often ends with LLC, which stands for limited liability company. Forming...
Fraud and Abuse Affecting the Elderly
The National Council on Aging (NCOA) estimates that the American elderly face financial fraud and abuse worth between 2.6 and 36.5 billion dollars each year. In spite of the fact that self-reported...
Accounts for Disabilities and Special Needs Trusts
People who have loved ones with disabilities who would like to save their money tax-free often set up special needs trusts (SNT) to supplement their loved one's unique needs and quality of life...
Parents Who Default On Their Support and Custody Obligations
It can be challenging to parent a divorced child, particularly if one parent defaults on their financial obligations or custody arrangements. These are the times when divorce creates more problems...
Planning Your Estate With Life Insurance
You should not have to pass on assets to grieving loved ones only to discover that those assets are not available for cash expenditures they will be responsible for when you pass on. Most retirees'...
A Guide to Understanding Nondisclosure Agreements
A non-disclosure agreement, also known as an NDA, is a legal contract between two or more parties that entails the protection of confidential business information. Often, an employer or...
Providing Income To Heirs Through Charitable Trusts
Known as irrevocable trusts, charitable trusts allow you as well as a charity to benefit from income provided by the trusts. Creating a charitable trust offers many financial advantages for all...
Family Blending and Wills
Stepchildren are not uncommon in American families today, and they are often treated the same as full biological children, even if they are inherited. Children who are born into blended families are...
Financial Management for Special Needs Children
Estate planning presents unique challenges for families with special needs children. To maximize your estate's potential for use, enhancement, and enrichment while maintaining your special needs...
Sharing Your Goals for Your Estate Plans with Family
The foundation for a successful transfer of wealth to your loved ones is a comprehensive estate plan. Sadly, many of us overlook the importance of communicating our estate plans to our family and...