It is tempting to assume that a handshake deal is good enough, especially when you start entering into business with people you know and trust.For instance, perhaps you started your own company three years ago. You made a lot of friends and really got connected in the...
When you have an incredible idea for a business, service or product, it is completely natural to want to move quickly to make that idea into a money-generating reality. Many people who want to start their own business focus on the smaller details, like packaging and...
Becoming a landlord sounds like an attractive prospect on paper. To hear real estate investors talk about this career, it seems like a dream. All you need to do is secure financing to purchase a property and then sit back and collect a rent check, right? Many people...
When you drive anywhere, you have to be ready to react quickly to hazards around your vehicles. When you are impaired by anything, whether it is alcohol or some other substance, you can't react in the time or manner that you intend. This can be fatal or very...
If you've already made your will, you may think it is good enough to let it be until the time comes to use it. Unfortunately, this is simply untrue. While it is good to have a will, especially considering how many people do not have one, an outdated will can create...
Far too many put off the creation of a last will or estate plan until they are at or even past retirement age. That can leave their families in a difficult position and end up wasting a substantial portion of their assets on probate court in the event of an accident...
Signing a commercial lease for a new property is always an exciting prospect. Perhaps your business started off in your garage or basement, and now you're finally ready to expand into your own facility. Maybe you're finally able to start producing some of your own...
When a driver receives DUI charges based on breathalyzer results, it can feel as though there is no room to build a decent legal defense. This is understandable because the media often portrays breathalyzers as airtight proof of intoxication, but this is simply not...
For many people, New Year’s Eve means being with friends and imbibing in festive alcoholic beverages. This means that over the holiday more people drive while under the influence (DUI). As a responsible driver, you may be at risk for accidents and injuries over...
There are few easy decisions when it comes to your business structure. One of best ways to simplify year one of a new structure is to make it effective at the start of a new year, reducing tax and bookkeeping complications.Whether you are a self-proprietor performing...