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Should You Use a 529 Plan or a Trust to Save Money for College?
Should You Use a 529 Plan or a Trust to Save Money for College?
Escalating college costs mean that many families are trying to find the most cost-effective way to put away money for their kids. If you want to set aside a significant amount of money for your children’s or grandchildren’s college education, the two most common...
How to Contest a Guardianship or Conservatorship
How to Contest a Guardianship or Conservatorship
When an individual cannot care for themselves or their affairs, it may become necessary to have someone else take on that role to protect the person. A guardian or conservator (the term used depends on the state where the person lives) is a person appointed by a...
Can You Remove and Replace a Fiduciary?
Can You Remove and Replace a Fiduciary?
Fiduciaries have a special relationship with the parties they protect and are required to meet a high standard of care under the law. When they fail to fulfill their duties, an interested party may seek to remove and replace the fiduciary. If you believe a...
What Every Business Owner Must Know About Intellectual Property Rights
What Every Business Owner Must Know About Intellectual Property Rights
Every business has intellectual property even if it doesn’t engage in “creative” work like developing new products. The company’s business processes, customer lists, product and packaging designs, presentations, marketing materials, logos, taglines, and other work...
Five Steps to Help Minimize Employer Liability
Five Steps to Help Minimize Employer Liability
Your employees are the core of your business and the key to your company's success. That is why when an issue with an employee arises, it can affect not only that employee but also have a wide-ranging impact on your business. Workplace problems can quickly escalate...
Should You Convert Your Traditional 401(k) or IRA into a Roth 401(k) or IRA?
Should You Convert Your Traditional 401(k) or IRA into a Roth 401(k) or IRA?
Taxes can significantly affect your retirement plan and leave you with much less money than you thought you would have. Fortunately, you can take steps to reduce taxes, including considering whether to convert your traditional 401(k) or IRA into a Roth 401(k) or...