Forming a business as a Limited Liability Company (LLC) is a popular option among business owners, and for many good reasons. LLCs combine some of the best elements of corporations, partnerships, and sole proprietorship, including providing some of the same protection a corporation offers. However, it’s important to understand both…

In the same way that guardians are put in place to provide for the care and raising of minor children, trusts are put into place to provide for the financial needs of minors, as administered by a trustee. Until minors turn 18, they can’t hold assets, so you will need…

For parents of minor children, choosing a guardian for their dependents is possibly the biggest estate planning decision to make. Here are some things to consider when making this choice: Who will do the next best job in raising your kids if you can’t be there? Do they know what’s important to…

Better yet, does your executor know where your will is? Once your estate planning documents are complete, safekeeping is the next important step. It is vital that your executor and/or your family members know where to locate these document originals. We can help! As part of your permanent file, we…

Medical directives are a vital part of your estate plan and can make life much easier for your family members in the event of your incapacity. Recent studies show that more and more 30-40 year-olds are putting these documents into place so that their wishes are known. Still, 64 percent…