Archive for May, 2009

Basic Steps in Estate Planning

Friday, May 15th, 2009

Estate planning isn't just for the wealthy. It is to make sure your family is taken care of if something happens to you. The basic pieces of estate planning are a will, living will, durable power of attorney, and health-care proxy.The Will The most important part of your estate plan is ...

Your Will is the Cornerstone of a Solid Estate Plan

Thursday, May 14th, 2009

As a person accumulates wealth such as through properties and business ventures, there is an accompanying need to provide a proper procedure of distributing them should the person loses the ability to do so in cases of serious illness or death. Such a procedure is answered by writing a will.A ...

Is There a Silver Lining For the Family Owned Business?

Tuesday, May 12th, 2009

It is hard to imagine that the current economic situation can provide opportunities for businesses and business owners. But such opportunities do exist, and especially in the following areas: Acquisitions Corporate restructuring Internal buy out ...