You have probably thought about what will happen to your estate when you are gone. Will your heirs mismanage their inheritance? Will future generations benefit from the family wealth? You may want to consider including a trust in your estate plans if you have such...
Year: 2022
3 benefits that entrepreneurs derive from creating LLCs
Starting a new business in California always comes with risk, which is one reason why people start formal business entities. They want to protect themselves from legal liability and reduce the taxes that they may have to pay if the business proves successful. People...
How do commercial landlords price leases?
As with many things regarding commercial property, lease pricing is more complicated than that used for residential property. Commercial landlords can choose from one of several ways to price their premises. Not only can that make comparing the price of different...
What makes a good estate plan?
Most Americans lack an estate plan. To put it in another way, only one-third of them possess an established will or trust. Some of the reasons why many people don’t have an estate plan are because they either procrastinated or they’re unsure about how to create one...
3 tips for resolving partnership disputes
People who go into business together usually start out with a shared vision for the company. This is usually the driving force for them. As time progresses, that shared vision might become a source of contention when they don’t see eye-to-eye about something that’s...
3 things to know about an irrevocable trust
Adults should have a comprehensive estate plan in place so their loved ones can follow their wishes when they die. Most people have a will written out as part of the estate plan. For those who have considerable assets, a trust might be in order. When you’re ready to...
Factors to consider with high-net-worth estate planning
Wealth can solve many problems, but it can also create them, as most affluent individuals have learned. For example, if you leave behind a high-value estate, your loved ones may face substantial tax hardships. Estate planning empowers you to scale down the apparent...
The benefit of adding a force majeure clause to commercial leases
Many tenants signing a lease on a commercial property simply accept the forms provided by the landlord with no question. Although this approach is certainly expedient, it may leave the tenants vulnerable. Commercial leases often impose numerous obligations on tenants....
Include a title review in your commercial property purchase
After a long search for the right commercial property, you’ve finally found one to purchase. You have already met the seller, agreed on the price and terms and acquired a preliminary title report. After a quick scan, you determine the exceptions listed on the title...
What should you include in your estate plan?
When it’s time to make your estate plan, you’ll likely feel a bit confused and overwhelmed about everything you have to include. However, you realize that making your estate plan now benefits your family in the future. That’s not all, your will could help you in a...