Trial court properly found in favor of appellee and awarded damages in her action asserting breach of fiduciary duty and civil conspiracy in majority shareholder’s squeezing her out of closely held corporation because... Continue Reading
Most people have assets; that is, money and both tangible and intangible resources. A person might own a home, car, business or professional practice; have a bank account, some jewelry, maybe a collection of baseball cards or... Continue Reading
Asset protection planning involves figuring out and applying a lawful series of techniques that protect a person’s assets from future creditor claims. These techniques are designed to deter potential creditors from going after... Continue Reading
A corporate name may serve as or become a trademark if it is affixed to goods or used to identify a service. According to the United States Patent and Trademark Office, a trademark is used to “protect words, names, symbols,... Continue Reading
A homestead exemption allows you to keep your home or a portion of the equity in your home. Almost all states offer some type of exemption of a person’s home from the claims of creditors. Unfortunately, in many states, it is a... Continue Reading