Most parents want to leave their children an inheritance if they can afford to do so, but that isn’t universally true. There are plenty of parents who decide not to give anything to one or more of their kids or leave them money in unequal shares. While it’s legal to...
Lawsuits by trust beneficiaries are a regular occurrence for several reasons. Often, it is because trusts involve families which means that there may be personal conflicts fueling the underlying litigation. Those issues may make it harder for the parties to settle...
We believe strongly that small businesses are critical to our nation’s economy; in fact, 99.9% of businesses in America are defined as small businesses. And if you’re one of the millions of small business owners in America, you know how hard it can be to run your own...
As part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, the federal government expanded the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program to aid businesses affected by COVID-related disruptions. Businesses granted a loan were allowed to defer...
If you are in the process of creating or updating your estate plan, a crucial concern is deciding who will be in charge of distributing your assets. The executor of your will or trustee of your trusts has a vital role to play in ensuring your wishes are followed....