WHY A LIVING WILL IS A MANDATORY ESTATE PLANNING DOCUMENT You may be healthy enough today to make your own medical decisions, but what happens if a car accident leaves in a coma or you suffer a stroke that leaves you in a... Continue Reading
WHY A DURABLE POWER OF ATTORNEY IS ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT ESTATE PLANNING TOOLS As part of your overall estate plan, you should have a durable power of attorney document. You will save yourself and your family substantial... Continue Reading
HOW AN EMPLOYER CAN PROTECT ITSELF WHEN TERMINATING AN EMPLOYEE ON MATERNITY LEAVE As an employer it is always a pressing concern to limit one’s liability to litigation following the termination of an employee. This concern... Continue Reading
OBAMACARE- THE MANDATES AND PENALTIES FACING PRIVATELY HELD BUSINESSES On March 23, 2010, President Obama signed into law the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, a.k.a. Obamacare or the Affordable Care Act. The goals... Continue Reading
HOT TOPICS IN ESTATE PLANNING-2013 I. The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 and the “end” of the Bush era tax cuts. On January 1, 2013, the Bush era tax cuts expired. The Bush era tax cuts were various tax code... Continue Reading