How Par Value Affects Businesses
How Par Value Affects Start-Up Businesses Many entrepreneurs are unclear about the “par value” of a stock, and what par value they should establish for their new corporation. Generally, par value (also known as nominal or face value) is the minimum price per share that shares can be...
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Common Injuries in Automobile Accidents If you have been involved in an automobile accident, you may be seriously injured and not even realize it. At least, not immediately. Serious injury can occur even in slow or low-impact collisions, and accidents which cause no damage to the vehicle. For...
Common Accidents Injuries Continue reading…Property Title Overview
Overview of the Ways to Hold Title to Property You are purchasing a home, and the escrow officer asks, “How do you want to hold title to the property?” In the context of your overall home purchase, this may seem like a small, inconsequential detail; however nothing could...
Property Title Overview Continue reading…Estate Planning Don’ts
Estate Planning Don’ts Preparing for the future is an uncertain business, but there are steps you can take during your lifetime to simplify matters for your loved ones after you pass, and to ensure your final wishes are carried out. Planning for what happens to your property, or...
Estate Planning Don’ts Continue reading…Importance of Accident Testimony
Importance of Credible Accident Reconstruction Testimony If you have been injured in an automobile collision, your attorney may require the assistance of an experienced accident expert to help prove who is at fault for the accident. Generally, in order to recover any compensation for your injuries or property...
Importance of Accident Testimony Continue reading…Family Business: Preserving Your Legacy
Family Business: Preserving Your Legacy for Generations to Come Your family-owned business is not just one of your most significant assets, it is also your legacy. Both must be protected by implementing a transition plan to arrange for transfer to your children or other loved ones upon your...
Family Business: Preserving Your Legacy Continue reading…Life Estates
Overview of Life Estates Establishing a Life Estate is a relatively simple process in which you transfer your property to your children, while retaining your right to use and live in the property. Life Estates are used to avoid probate, maximize tax benefits and protect the real property...
Life Estates Continue reading…Settling a Case
The Pros and Cons of Settling a Case If you have been injured by the negligent actions of another, you may be entitled to compensation for your medical expenses, physical and emotional pain and suffering, permanent physical impairment or disfigurement, lost income, decreased earning capacity, property...
Settling a Case Continue reading…Which Business Structure is Right for You?
Which Business Structure is Right for You? Which entity is best for your business depends on many factors, and the decision can have a significant impact on both profitability and asset protection afforded to its owners. Below is an overview of the most common business structures.
Which Business Structure is Right for You? Continue reading…“Simple” Estate Plans
Beware of “Simple” Estate Plans “I just need a simple will.” It’s a phrase estate planning attorneys hear practically every other day. From the client’s perspective, there’s no reason to do anything complicated, especially if it might lead to higher legal fees. Unfortunately, what may appear to be...
“Simple” Estate Plans Continue reading…Year End Gifts
If you’re like most people, you want to make sure you and your loved ones pay the least amount of tax possible. Many use year-end gift giving as a way to transfer wealth to younger generations and also reduce the overall potential estate tax that will be due upon their death. Below...
Year End Gifts Continue reading…Umbrella Insurance
Umbrella Insurance: What It Is and Why You Need It Lawsuits are everywhere. What happens when you are found to be at fault in an accident, and a significant judgment is entered against you? A child dives head-first into the shallow end of your swimming pool, becomes paralyzed,...
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