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As people create their estate plans, they may have the option to create a trust. A trust is a legal document that can help protect the management and distribution of assets. A trust can sound a lot like a will. However, unlike a will, a trust can protect an estate...
Some estate plans are incredibly complex. People have the option of drafting a variety of different documents. They might fund a trust and create living documents in case of a medical emergency. Other people want to keep things as simple as possible. They might try to...
One of the most important dates in the calendar is the new school year. It can be particularly tough for those transitioning to a new school. If they are also having to deal with their parent’s divorce, then it will make it even harder for them. So, what can you do to...
People who are divorcing have a lot of things that they have to work through. These cases are challenging even in the best of circumstances, but they’re much more complex if one person is a narcissist. If you’re facing a divorce that involves someone who has...
People discussing shared custody often think of it as a 50/50 arrangement. They imagine that each parent has an equal amount of time with the children. While that may be the goal for any parents preparing for a divorce, it isn't necessarily what happens if they go to...
The ownership rights of property are typically outlined in deeds. Deeds are legal documents that gather ownership rights and put them all in one place. Nonetheless, clarifying the ownership of certain types of property is not always easy. Often, multiple parties will...
Businesses often negotiate contracts to make operations predictable. The same is true of individuals contracting with companies or other people. They want to lock in specific support services and prices. By outlining expectations and making specific promises to each...
Noncompete agreements have been one of the main ways that companies have sought to preserve their competitive advantages and protect their proprietary information and trade secrets. Recently, it was estimated that, at any given time, roughly 18% of workers in this...
Dissolving a marriage you thought would last forever is not easy. However, besides the challenge of ending your marriage in itself, there are several obstacles to overcome. Here are four of them: 1. Unfulfilled dreams Admitting that some of the dreams you had...
A short sale occurs when a homeowner can’t keep up with their mortgage payments and wants to sell their home for less than the balance on their mortgage. In order for this to happen, they generally have to get the mortgage company to agree to the short sale. While...
