If you have a loved one with special needs, you need to tailor your estate plans accordingly to ensure they will be well taken care of when you are gone. It means looking beyond a traditional will. Here is why. A lot can go wrong with a will. Your loved one may lose...
Decades ago, most people had no idea employment contracts or agreements existed. Just about the only ones who used these agreements were large corporations with many executive-level positions. In the 21st century, employment contracts are much more common, but you...
As you build your business, you may find that there are certain aspects of it that you want to keep a secret. Whether these are client contact lists or trade secrets, it’s crucial that you do what you can to ensure employees and others who have access to the...
California is not a state where you can wipe your record completely clean after a criminal conviction. However, there are situations where you can clean up your record and minimize its impact on your life. Knowing the laws related to expungement in the state can help...
The successful business that you started is the result of years of hard work and personal sacrifice. Knowing that you were able to create a concept that other people found appealing and could manage that business until it grew into a thriving organization might even...
If you’re like most Americans, you spend a considerable amount of your time online. Take a moment to think about how much of that time is spent on sites that require a login. Think about every account that is linked to your name and could potentially affect your...
If you own a successful business, the financial worth of your company may be significantly higher than any of your other personal assets. Retirement accounts and even real estate may pale in comparison to the true value of a successful business. The company that you...
An employment contract defines what is expected from both the employer and the employee. It has clear guidelines, eliminating chances of misunderstandings in the future. Thus, you need to create an effective contract for your employees. To do so, you will include...
Doing your taxes can be complicated. Mistakes are fairly common. Most people who do their taxes spend a bit of time worrying and feeling stressed about making these errors. They’re worried about the potential ramifications, and they may even believe that making tax...
When you go to court, you have to swear to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth – at least, that’s what most people assume. They don’t believe that they are allowed to lie to the authorities. And this is true, at least if you’re on the stand. But...
