There are various types of entities to consider when starting a business. Choosing the right entity is crucial. The most common types of entities are sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation and limited liability company.
This checklist will help you prepare for our meeting relating to the initiation of the probate process. Your gathering of this information prior to an appointment is greatly appreciated. If the information is not available prior to our initial meeting, please provide it as soon as possible thereafter.
A Personal Representative, or an Executor, of an estate is an individual or institution designated to administer the decedent’s estate. As a fiduciary, a Personal Representative must settle and distribute the estate of the decedent as efficiently as possible by adhering to the directions outlined in the decedent’s Last Will and Testament and the probate laws of the state where the estate is being administered.
You might find yourself asking whether using a Revocable Trust (in conjunction with a Pour-Over Will) as the primary vehicle for the disposition of your estate is appropriate. The answer depends upon each individual’s circumstances.The answer depends upon each individual’s circumstances. A Revocable Trust is a device used to manage property during a person’s lifetime and dispose of assets upon death.
Every business should have an employee handbook. Probably the most compelling reason for this is that having a discrimination and harassment policy may provide an employer a defense to claims against the business.