Homeowners' associations (HOAs) help to protect everyone in a particular community. The community board that manages the HOA establishes certain standards for residents and their properties. They make decisions about the investment of community resources and the...
Starting a company is one thing, but expanding the business each year is another. Few companies can go it alone if the intention is to become large. This is where corporate mergers come in. A merger essentially involves two or more companies consolidating into one...
Launching a new company can be very exciting. There is often a lot of buzz around new companies when they get started. Even better, sales may go well for a sustained period. However, the unfortunate reality is that many businesses don’t work out. Knowing when your...
A business partnership can be a highly beneficial arrangement. Business partners can share financial responsibilities, workloads and liabilities. That being said, some partnerships work out better than others, and disputes can arise. Outlined below are some issues...
For multiple years now, insufficient supply on the residential real estate market has made buying property a relatively competitive process. Buyers often need to come to the table with their best offers if they have any hope of the seller selecting their offer from...
If you are considering making an estate plan, then it is best to keep the momentum going and get it done. Too many people put theirs off, always finding something more important to do and that can leave them and their family vulnerable if something happens to them. To...
Homeowners associations (HOAs) serve an important role. They help protect the investments that individuals have made in New York real estate. They establish and enforce certain community standards. For example, they may have limits on the types of plants people grow...
No matter how much you like or love your business partner, the days of handshake agreements are long past. Whatever your agreements, you need to get it in writing. That’s what partnership agreements are all about. Crafted while times are good and everybody wants the...
It’s very clear that people procrastinate making an estate plan when you look at the statistics. After all, most people will say that having a will or an estate plan is relatively important. But the stats show that 2/3 of Americans haven’t actually written will. So...
Choosing the perfect name for your business is important. It's the first impression you make, the foundation of your brand identity, and ideally, something catchy and memorable. What happens if, after launch, you find yourself yearning for a change? Is it ever a good...