Our Estate Planning and Corporate Law Blog
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US Supreme Court decides 8-1 to Uphold Revocation-On-Divorce Provision In Sveen et al. v. Melin, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the retroactive application of Minnesota’s law which automatically revokes life insurance beneficiary designations made by an individual to the individual’s former spouse upon divorce. -
The patchwork needed on the intricate quilt that is Marriage Equality As we continue to explore the new frontier of marriage equality, we see that there are a number of laws that can adversely affect LGBT families. These laws span from restrictions on surrogacy to custody of their children, the landscape is constantly shifting. -
4 Vital Legal Agreements All Startups Should Have in Place Avoid the most common mistakes that most business owners make and establish a solid legal foundation to protect your company from unforeseen situations and circumstances. The most effective and efficient way to provide this legal shield is by putting key legal agreements in place. -
The Canary Keeps Singing How we can learn about estate planning from the deaths of Anthony Bourdain and Kate Spade. -
Spring Cleaning for your Legal and Financial Affairs It’s easy to know what to do when it comes to home organization such as cleaning out the closet and finally finishing those DIY projects, but the idea of legal and financial organization can be complex and confusing. -
If Estate Planning Were a House: The Key Differences Between Wills and Trusts Key differences between a will and a trust. These two terms are often confused and used somewhat interchangeably. But, wills and trusts are two very different things. -
Creating a Family Legacy: Creating a Life worth living and legacy worth leaving In our line of work, people often ask how to structure the transfer of a particular tangible asset to mitigate taxes, maximize wealth, or stare off family rivalry. Yet, creating an estate plan is more than just an outline on pieces of paper of who you will be leaving money behind for your loved ones. -
Thinking Past Step 1: Other Policy Changes to Improve School Security The hardest thing to do in this situation is to think clearly. Binary propositions of more or less gun control, more or less security, the level of mental health treatment and similar positions do not independently advance the conversation. -
The Entrepreneur's Money Team: 5 People You Want on Your Advisory Team Starting your own business comes with so many ups and downs. You’re excited about what the future will bring, but you’re are also worried about what happens when it actually arrives. Success comes with many responsibilities and having this team by your side will help you tackle many of the unknowns that entrepreneurship brings. -
Estate Planning After Marriage Equality What All Couples Should Know Since the Supreme Court‘s ruling, same-sex couples are now entitled to all the rights that opposite-sex couples have. These rights pertain to assets such as retirement accounts, social security benefits, and insurance policies.