Not so many life events are as exciting as planning a marriage. Identifying the venue, prepping the guest list and what your guests will eat, engaged couples invest a lot of time and resources to ensure that they get a memorable wedding. The last thing most people...
Life changes. You change, too. People in your life come and go, and your circumstances and priorities shift. It only makes sense that you update your estate plan to reflect these changes. Most experts recommend that you update your estate plan every three to five...
Why would you want to avoid probate? There are two main reasons: Time and money. Being a court process, probate can drag on for months or even years, not to mention the associated costs such as probate and attorney fees. Therefore, it is in the best interests of your...
Many employees feel loyalty to their employers that comes second only to their families. Eventually, they may find themselves in a situation that tests both of those loyalties simultaneously. When someone has medical or family issues, they may have to make the...
Serious conflicts between business partners can threaten the survival of a company. While disagreements or clashes of ideas are commonplace, some may escalate into a full-blown crisis which may mean the end of a partnership. If you find yourself in such a position, it...
Frequently, people put off thinking about what will happen in the event of their death. Considering what may happen in the future can be worrisome. However, not thinking about how your estate will be managed could create further problems. Having a solid estate plan...
Many people across the country spend a significant amount of time in the same workplace each day. In an ideal world, employment would be enjoyable all the time, but this is not typically the case. Many vocations come with their fair share of pressures, such as...
It can take time to find the right business partner. Once you finally find them, everything may initially seem like it's going so well that you couldn't envision any strife emerging between you. Emotions such as resentment and distrust can snowball, though. There are...
One of the more challenging aspects to deal with following a divorce is the first time the holidays come around. You may have grown accustomed to celebrating between you and your spouse's families and now feel awkward envisioning the prospect of having to attend one...
Life is unpredictable, and families often don't turn out the exact way that people expect. A marriage that you thought would last forever could easily end in divorce. A spouse you loved could die while you are still well before retirement age. Blended families, which...
