In recent months, the #FreeBritney campaign has resurfaced with tenacity as hit pop star Britney Spears fights for her emancipation from an ongoing conservatorship set in place by her father, Jamie Spears, over 12 years ago. After a very public mental breakdown in January 2008 following her divorce from Kevin Federline and loss of custody […]
Being an executor or administrator of an estate means you must make sure that all of the money and assets are distributed properly to the beneficiaries involved. If you are unable to find one of the beneficiaries, you should take steps to ensure you are not held liable for whatever benefits they were entitled to. […]
Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) are a type of employee benefit plan that companies can participate in. They are qualified retirement plans that buy, hold and sell company stock for the benefit of the employees. With an ESOP, a trust is established and each year the employee makes tax-deductible contributions of company shares that are […]
When both parties agree that their dispute can be resolved without litigation or going to trial, they’ll begin the process of alternative dispute resolution. There are different types of alternative dispute resolution. Depending on the solution you are looking for, you could go through mediation, arbitration, or collaborative law. Alternative dispute resolution is usually more […]
A guardianship or conservatorship is granted when an individual is not able to make appropriate decisions or care for themselves. Guardians are charged with making decisions for the well-being of a person who cannot make decisions for themselves. Conservators are appointed to make financial decisions for people who are no longer capable of making reasoned […]
One of our founding partners, Craig Frankel, was recently interviewed by Daily Report about the new Zoom-centric era of remote conferencing and the increased pressure to work out fiduciary litigation disputes. Craig discussed the various challenges COVID has brought to the industry and how our firm has been working hard to maneuver through extraordinary circumstances […]
Financial literacy is the ability to understand personal finance, budgeting, and investing and then use that knowledge to make good financial decisions. A person’s ability to effectively save money and avoid financial setbacks relies on their financial literacy. When you understand every aspect of your finances, you’ll be able to set short- and long-term financial […]
Executors are the individuals responsible for dealing with the probate court, paying outstanding debts, collecting assets, and distributing the estate to beneficiaries after someone has passed away. After being appointed, the executor has a legal duty to follow the deceased’s instructions in the will and fulfill their responsibilities in an appropriate manner. Unfortunately, some executors […]
When you are planning to enter a business partnership with another individual, you should draft a partnership agreement before anything else. This will help to be proactive and decrease business disputes down the road. Likewise, a business must also plan for what is sometimes referred to as a business divorce. In situations where a business […]
Hiring a financial advisor is something you should put a lot of thought into. An advisor can be extremely helpful if you are not sure how to manage your money or when you are planning to reach financial goals. However, if your advisor is not truly looking out for your best interests or is engaging […]
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