Three Common Medicaid Myths Debunked
Media coverage about the high cost of long-term care has prompted many people to think about how they would pay for care if they or a loved one needed it. Unfortunately, most individuals wait too long to plan and while some last-minute planning can be done, waiting...
How to Prevent Shareholder Litigation in a Closely Held Corporation
A closely held corporation is a private corporation with typically five or less owners (shareholders). There are millions of such businesses in the U.S. and many face unique challenges because of their size. One of those challenges is the potential for internal...
Lessons Learned: Why You Can’t Trust Legal Zoom For Your Company’s Operating Agreement
Legal Zoom and similar companies have become popular choices for many people to get legal forms quickly and inexpensively. In some limited instances, if you are only in need of a very basic form, this type of online resource may be helpful. However, when it comes...
Should You Agree to Mediate or Arbitrate a Dispute Voluntarily?
Litigation can be time-consuming and expensive which is why courts encourage parties to try alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods such as mediation and arbitration. In mediation, the parties work with a neutral third-party mediator who does not determine who...
How to Bulletproof Your Estate Plan Against Litigation After Your Death
When it comes to an estate plan, there is no way to guarantee that beneficiaries and/or creditors of your estate will not pursue litigation after you die. Unfortunately, parties can try to contest your will or object to some aspect of a trust you created (including...
Five Things You Should Know About Mandatory Mediation and Arbitration
Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods like mediation and arbitration serve an invaluable purpose in helping keep disputes out of court. Avoiding the time and expense of litigation saves the parties and judicial system significant time and money. As a result,...