Siblings can fight over almost anything. You may have witnessed your children screaming over who got to use a certain color towel at the pool or fighting tooth-and-nail over the last donut as children. They may still fight like that as adults. The more contentious a...
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What should you do if an employee steals company data?
Most of your employees likely have at least some access to your company networks. This puts you in a difficult position, because while their access may be minimal, they still have the opportunity to steal company data. It’s a good idea for you to take steps to protect...
Accused of discriminating? A HOA has to be cautious
As a homeowner’s association (HOA), one thing that you have to be cautious of is making any decisions that violate the Fair Housing Act. The Fair Housing Act directly prohibits discrimination by those who provide housing, such as homeowners’ insurance companies,...
5 estate planning errors to avoid
Over the next 25 years, one of the largest wealth transfers in U.S. history is set to take place as nearly $68 trillion is forecast to be given to future generations. The enormity of this amount promises unique opportunities for beneficiaries, especially for estates...
Should you buy or start a business?
If you want to be a business owner, you have two basic options: Start your own company or buy one that already exists. What should you do? Advantages of buying an existing business The major advance of buying a company is that everything is already in place. You have...
Dealing with “that guy” in the neighborhood: Tips for HOAs
Homeowners associations exist for a reason. They are one of the primary ways that people can protect their lifestyles and the investments they have in their homes. however, not everybody loves them. Even though everybody who lives in the community agreed to the HOA'’s...
Establish these documents if you’re estate planning in your 40s
In your 40s, you may start to think about how you want to move forward in your life as well as how you want others to be able to carry on if you pass away. While you’re still young, now is a time when you may have the most to protect, like your spouse or partner,...
Do You Need A Lawyer For Buying Property?
Buying a home or other piece of property is one of the largest and most significant investments a person can make. Many people do not realize this and do not understand how the law is intertwined with these types of transactions. Legal issues are not uncommon during...
What happens if you don’t have a will in New York?
Many adults know that they need to write a will as part of their estate plan so they have a say in who gets which assets. Some people might not realize that without that estate plan in place, assets are handed down to beneficiaries in accordance with New York’s...
5 issues your partnership agreement can address
It’s important to have a partnership agreement when starting a new business, even if you and your business partner have known each other for a long time. Don’t just assume that your friendship will solve all of your disputes -- or keep them from happening in the first...