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Many business partnerships eventually come to an end. Like other types of relationships, when business partners decide to split up, the process can be amicable or contentious. A smooth split will prevent unnecessary conflict and legal expenses and allow the partners to enter their next venture without lingering obligations.

With the country emerging from pandemic lockdowns and economic activity beginning to expand, small business owners are optimistic. Supporting local businesses can help them grow and thrive after a tough year and a half. But what if you could help a business while also helping yourself? Learn more.

Giving money to charity might seem counterintuitive to those running a for-profit company. However, it is important to keep in mind that charitable giving can not only make a big difference to the recipients of your generosity, but it can also provide a net gain to your business.

You cannot stop your employees from quitting, but you may be able to limit their ability to take other employees and business relationships with them. A nonsolicitation agreement is designed to prevent this. Here's what you need to know.

It’s unrealistic to think that a piece of paper you draft, reflecting your life at a certain time, will work when your life has completely changed some years later. Let's take a look at how a fictitious family's estate planning needs change over the years.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires businesses to accommodate people with physical and cognitive impairments. Accordingly, websites and mobile apps must be accessible to disabled individuals. Failure to comply with ADA internet accessibility guidelines can lead to fines, lawsuits, implementation costs, and loss of customers.

You spend a significant part of your life building your business, and it becomes a major part of your legacy. But when you die, everything you have built could fall apart if you have not taken the time to create a business succession plan.

Trusts are usually associated with estate planning, but trusts can also apply to business operations. Business trusts offer several potential benefits—and drawbacks—compared to a traditional business structure. Here's what you need to know about the pros and cons.

Family-owned businesses are capable of the same success as any other business. The key to successfully running a business with your family lies in not allowing interpersonal dynamics to interfere with sound decision-making. Read on for more tips.

Estate planning can be a difficult process. It is not brain surgery, but making the decision to move forward with an estate plan requires us to face the fact that we will not live forever. This thought stops many people in their tracks. But it shouldn't. Here's what you need to know.

The third week of October is National Estate Planning Awareness Week. Nevertheless, only 33 percent of U.S. adults have any estate planning documents such as a will or trust. Many people mistakenly believe that estate planning is not necessary because they do not have many assets. Not true! Everyone needs an estate plan, and here's why.

Small business owners are no strangers to risk management. You have survived plenty of bumps in the road and emerged stronger than ever. But are you prepared for the financial hit—not to mention the stress and emotional impact—of a lawsuit? Here's what you need to know.

Conflicts are inevitable within businesses and families. Resolving conflicts in both settings is a delicate matter that requires balancing what is best for one person with what is best for the group. When family members are in business together, the balancing act can be harder and missteps can have a significant impact. Find out more.

October is National Special Needs Law Month, which is an effort to provide legal education to the families and caregivers of those with special needs. If you have a child with special needs, it’s crucial that you plan for their future.

Paying employees is among the top legal obligations of employers. Whether because of financial difficulties or worker conduct, it is generally illegal to withhold payment from employees and could result in a lawsuit, an injunction, civil penalties, or even criminal penalties.

Hiring your child to work in the family business can be a win-win situation for both you and your child. Here's what you need to know to stay on the good side of the IRS.

You have probably heard the term promissory note, but do you understand what a promissory note is and when one can and should be used? A promissory note is simply a written promise to repay someone who has loaned you money. More specifically, it sets forth the terms for repayment of a loan on or ...

Although many people equate “estate planning” with having a will, there are many advantages to having a trust as the centerpiece of your estate plan. While there are other estate planning tools (such as joint tenancy, transfer on death, beneficiary designations, to name a few), only a trust provi...

Whether you want your podcast to be a hobby, side hustle, or primary source of income, there are a handful of important legal steps you need to take so your podcast and any compensation realized through that endeavor are set for the long term. 

Basic estate planning begins with a will. Almost everyone should have one. However, there might be a better estate planning tool for you called a living trust (or an inter vivos trust). A living trust is a legal entity that allows you (the grantor) to place your assets in the trust and still use ...

Do I need a will? The answer is almost always an unequivocal “Yes! You need a Will!” I know – thinking about and planning for your death can be scary, depressing or morbid. However, it is a necessary evil. Estate planning not only protects your family and your assets, but it helps build and maint...

Most people think of probate (the process of collecting, managing, and distributing a deceased person's money and property) as a private process. However, because wills are filed at the courthouse, probated estates become a matter of public record for anyone to see.

Business trusts offer several potential benefits—and drawbacks—compared to a traditional business structure. Understanding their pros and cons, the different types, and the legal implications can help you to decide whether it makes sense for your business.

If you are in the process of starting a corporation, there are many important legal documents you must create and abide by to comply with your state's laws and ensure that the corporation will operate efficiently. Corporate bylaws are one of the most critical documents to have in place.

When you decide to form a business, one legal entity type you can choose is the corporation. The corporation is one of the more complex but also one of the most trusted legal business forms. Find out more.