
Proactive, Comprehensive Estate Planning for Rental Property Owners
A comprehensive estate plan should address all your assets. For most individuals, an estate plan must encompass three common categories: (1) your primary residence; (2)

Buying a Business that Includes Real Estate
Buying a business and purchasing real estate are two very different investments. Business ownership typically requires some management skills and knowledge about market conditions, consumer

Critical Asset Protection Tips to Enact Now
It is a common misconception that only affluent families and individuals in high-risk professions require an asset protection plan. In reality, anyone can be subject

Commercial Space: Should You Lease or Buy?
The location of your small business is a critical determinant of its success or failure. Factors such as accessibility to customers, vendors, and employees, proximity

A Guide to Different Types of Real Estate Ownership
Real estate encompasses not only one’s primary residence but also other properties such as vacation homes and rental properties. The ideal form of ownership varies

8 Essential Provisions for Small Businesses in Commercial Leases
Are you contemplating leasing office or retail space for your small business? The terms of your lease can significantly impact the success or failure of

Managing the Legal Affairs of a Missing Person
Each year, approximately 600,000 individuals are reported missing in the United States. When a person goes missing, they often leave behind obligations such as real

The Role of an Agent Under a Power of Attorney
For many individuals, the term “power of attorney” holds little significance. Even those well-versed in the subject may occasionally forget the specific roles and responsibilities

Why Snow White’s Father Should Have Had an Estate Plan
Many of us are familiar with the story of Snow White and the seven dwarfs. Central to the story is the relationship between Snow White