Should You Choose Divorce or Legal Separation?
Should You Choose Divorce or Legal Separation?
Many states offer married individuals the option of filing for legal separation as opposed to divorce or dissolution of marriage. If you are unhappily married, you may wonder why there are two paths and which one you should pursue. Before you make a choice, you...
Is the Juice Worth the Squeeze? Lessons From Claims Made Against O.J. Simpson’s Estate
Is the Juice Worth the Squeeze? Lessons From Claims Made Against O.J. Simpson’s Estate
When O.J. Simpson passed away recently, he left behind several unpaid creditors. Two high-profile creditors are the Goldman and Brown families who have unsatisfied civil judgments from their wrongful death lawsuits. A resident of Nevada, Simpson’s will has been...
Connecticut’s Litigation Hammer: The Prejudgment Remedy Statute
Connecticut’s Litigation Hammer: The Prejudgment Remedy Statute
Connecticut has a law that is unique among the states and is not widely known. The prejudgment remedy statute is a procedural tool that can protect plaintiffs and effectively resolve certain lawsuits before they have developed into maelstroms and significant time...
Bound or Unbound: The Status of Non-Compete Clauses for Employees
Bound or Unbound: The Status of Non-Compete Clauses for Employees
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently announced the adoption of regulations barring the use of non-compete clauses in employment relationships. This regulation, expected to go into effect this summer, would effectively void all employer-imposed...
Private Split Dollar Arrangements– Not Splitting Hairs, It Can Be Good For Your Heirs!
Private Split Dollar Arrangements– Not Splitting Hairs, It Can Be Good For Your Heirs!
A private split dollar arrangement is an estate planning strategy that allows individuals to set up an Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust (ILIT) providing money for heirs while minimizing gift and estate taxes. It is one of many tools that allow wealthy individuals...
The Benefits of a Contract to Make a Will
The Benefits of a Contract to Make a Will
A Will is an essential legal document that sets forth how you want your assets to be distributed upon your death. However, in some instances, your beneficiaries may want extra assurances that they will receive what was promised to them because they are concerned...