There are multiple reasons why people may want to keep their valuable assets out of probate court. Waiting for the completion of estate administration might leave beneficiaries without the support a testator intended to provide for them for months. Assets that pass...
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What does disputing a business contract breach entail?
A contract breach occurs when one party fails to fulfill their agreed-upon obligations under a legally binding agreement. This can take many forms—failing to deliver goods or services, making late payments, not adhering to specific terms or violating confidentiality...
Why do homebuyers need title insurance?
Real estate purchases are massive transactions. Not only do they typically involve six- or seven-figure sale prices, but they take weeks if not months to complete. Buyers sometimes overextend themselves by offering the absolute maximum amount they can finance for the...
What compensation is available after an on-the-clock car wreck?
Most people who get hurt in car crashes experience collisions on their own time. They might be on the way home from work in the afternoon or on their way to see friends on the weekend when a crash occurs. In such scenarios, the people injured in a car crash typically...
3 signs it may be time to change a company’s legal structure
People creating new businesses often spend a significant amount of time considering their different options. The type of business entity that they establish can affect everything from tax obligations to personal liability. Occasionally, business owners realize that...
What if you can’t locate a loved one’s will?
It happens all too often. After a loved one passes away, their family can’t find their will or any other estate planning documents. They know their loved one created a will – at least they assured them they did. However, they look everywhere and can’t find it. In some...
Choosing a personal representative when drafting a will
Personal relationships can have a major impact on estate planning. Frequently, testators focus primarily on beneficiary designations. Picturing a loved one enjoying their inheritance and using it to improve their life can make a testator feel positive about the impact...
What if a seller won’t leave after a closing?
There are a lot of challenges that can arise as real estate transactions unfold. Buyers have to find properties that fit their needs and that are within their budgets. They may have to compete with other buyers to get the seller to accept their offer. Then, they have...
Protecting assets for minor children in an estate plan
When parents bring children into this world, they usually want to offer them every opportunity in life. Giving children financial and practical support is one of the many responsibilities that fall to new parents. While parents are healthy, they can directly fulfill...
Small business compliance with the Corporate Transparency Act
Small business owners and professionals running private practices have to make sure that their companies comply with all applicable state and federal regulations. The rules that govern businesses do sometimes change. Those who do not track business regulations may...