| Wills & Estate
THE SECURE ACT
THE SECURE ACT: A WHOLE NEW WORLD FOR RETIREMENT ASSETS The recent enactment of the SECURE Act, which took effect on January 1, 2020, dramatically impacts IRAs, Roth IRAs and…
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| General
Now is the Perfect Time to do Some Long-Term Planning
During the past few months you have likely seen people doing the 10-year challenge where they post a photo from the end of the 00s and one from the end…
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| Real Estate Law
Getting A-HUD in Rental Properties
Getting A-HUD in Rental Properties: In 2018 alone, 570 insured mortgages totaling over $8 billion in endorsements were administered for multifamily loan projects by the U.S. Department of Housing and…
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| Probate & Trust
Estate Plan Titling
TITLING IS EVERYTHING: THE OFTEN OVERLOOKED KEY PIECE OF ESTATE PLANNING After years of putting off estate planning, you’re feeling particularly accomplished as you leave your attorney’s office with a…
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| Corporate Law
Personal Guaranties
Personal Guaranties: Are They What You Think They Are? It is quite common for family business owners to have to personally guarantee certain indebtedness of the business owed to its…
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| General
Great Communication
“GREAT JOB” BEGINS WITH GREAT COMMUNICATION As we all know, superior client/customer service is tremendously important, no matter what the industry or profession. However, during economic times when competition among…
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| Corporate Law
Employee Retention
EMPLOYEE RETENTION IS “KEY” FOR EMPLOYERS In today’s employment climate there are a variety of reasons why it is difficult to retain key employees who are important to the success…
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| Probate & Trust
NONJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS
NONJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS: A MULLIGAN FOR IRREVOCABLE TRUSTS By definition, “irrevocable” means “unable to be repealed or annulled; unalterable.” Historically, irrevocable trusts lived up to their name – they were…
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| Corporate Law
Updating Your Operating Agreement
New Year, New You; It’s Time for Review: Updating Your Operating Agreement As you contemplate signing up for a new gym membership to set your 2019 health goals, you may…
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| Real Estate Law
Real Estate Condition Report
Real Estate Condition Report: A Much-Needed Remodel When selling a home, barring a few exceptions, most Sellers will need complete and sign a Real Estate Condition Report (RECR). This report…
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