Incentives increased for small business loans
If you’re looking for working capital for your small business or you’re in the market to buy a small business, now is a good time to learn more about the SBA loan program.
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COVID-19 vaccines can pose traps for unwary employers
The rollout of the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines provides hope for employers that they will soon return to normal operations and profitability. Many employers may be considering mandating that their workers get vaccinated. But before mandating such a policy, it’s important to talk to an attorney about the potential legal traps. For one thing, … Read more
Know your rights with vacation rentals
If you’re planning to rent a property for your next vacation or an extended stay, keep in mind that your rights as a renter vary depending on what state you’re visiting.
‘Deathbed marriages’ vulnerable to challenges
“Deathbed marriages” between couples where a suitor (often a much younger one) marries someone with a short life expectancy due to age or terminal illness are usually looked upon with suspicion. However, not every deathbed marriage is an insidious case of an opportunistic con artist trying to get his or her clutches into an elderly … Read more
When sellers leave their junk behind
Ever toured a home and gotten a sneaking suspicion that the sellers were going to leave a lot of useless junk? If the seller intentionally leaves personal property behind, it could be considered “abandoned.” That means you now own all that stuff, and you’re on the hook for cleaning it out.
Capital gains taxes might lie ahead for business sellers
For business owners thinking of selling in the next few years, it’s important to be aware that capital gains tax rates might eventually rise under President Joe Biden.
SEC expands accredited investor definition
New rules have expanded the SEC definition of “Accredited Investor,” opening a few more opportunities for investment in private
Moving? Remember to unpack that estate plan
There’s a lot to think about when you move. In all the hustle and work of a relocation, certain things can get forgotten. Once you have the utilities on and the boxes unpacked, it’s time to have your estate planning documents reviewed by an attorney in your new home state.
Don’t shut me down: Planning for digital assets
In a world gone increasingly remote, managing your digital assets has become an even more important part of estate planning. From email accounts to digital photos and cloud-based storage, almost everyone owns some kind of digital asset.
Demands for wills surged during pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic triggered a rise in estate planning, and yet too many Americans still aren’t planning ahead.
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