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Checklist Before Buying a Business Many individuals buy an existing business because it is an enticing investment opportunity. These businesses are already …
Understanding Federal Estate Tax Laws Many people who have an inheritance to give to loved ones want to maximize it, not hand …
Force majeure refers to a common contractual clause that––in essence––divests one or both parties of liability in the face of an extraordinary …
A person’s estate plan is an expression of his or her financial legacy and the primary tool for passing assets and property …
Common estate planning mistakes occur when the applicable laws are not understood or when care is not taken to consider contingent circumstances …
Having access to credit can be essential for a new business to survive and grow, yet lenders are not always willing to …
According to the Family Business Alliance, family businesses make up approximately 80% to 90% of all businesses in North America, with 5.5 …
According to The American Bar Association, undue influence is defined as a fiduciary or confidential relationship between two people where one person …
The purchase or lease of commercial real estate can come with its own set of problems. Many of these issues have been …
Checklist Before Buying a Business
Checklist Before Buying a Business Many individuals buy an existing business because it is an enticing investment opportunity. These businesses are already established, and they may already have a solid revenue stream. However, that is not always the case. There
Understanding Federal Estate Tax Laws
Understanding Federal Estate Tax Laws Many people who have an inheritance to give to loved ones want to maximize it, not hand over a significant portion to the federal government for taxes. However, if you do not carefully plan your
What Is Force Majeure
Force majeure refers to a common contractual clause that––in essence––divests one or both parties of liability in the face of an extraordinary event that is beyond the control of either. If an event that qualifies as force majeure occurs, one
Cryptocurrency and Your Estate Plan
A person’s estate plan is an expression of his or her financial legacy and the primary tool for passing assets and property to loved ones according to the person’s wishes. Many people shy away from the topic of estate planning
Common Estate Planning Mistakes
Common estate planning mistakes occur when the applicable laws are not understood or when care is not taken to consider contingent circumstances during the planning process. Estate plans are created to match a person’s unique needs and to ensure that
What Is a Personal Guaranty?
Having access to credit can be essential for a new business to survive and grow, yet lenders are not always willing to extend credit to businesses that do not already have a well-established credit history without a personal guaranty. While
Estate Planning Vs. Business Succession Planning
According to the Family Business Alliance, family businesses make up approximately 80% to 90% of all businesses in North America, with 5.5 million family-owned businesses operating in the United States. Given the prominence of family businesses in the United States,
5 Ways to Identify Undue Influence
According to The American Bar Association, undue influence is defined as a fiduciary or confidential relationship between two people where one person influences another person to enact their will instead of the influenced person’s will. In other words, undue influence
Common Commercial Real Estate Problems
The purchase or lease of commercial real estate can come with its own set of problems. Many of these issues have been around since the beginning of commercial real estate, but some problems have recently developed due to changes in
