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June 18, 2025

DOES A DOMESTIC PARTNER HAVE THE SAME RIGHTS AS A SPOUSE?

In short, the answer is no. Domestic partnerships generally don't have the same rights as married couples when it comes to estate planning. The state...
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June 18, 2025

DOES THE BUCK STOP WITH LENDING INSTITUTIONS?

Businesses that are planning to expand often wonder where they will get the cash to finance planned growth. For smaller companies, the bank is a...
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June 18, 2025

DO YOU NEED D&O COVERAGE?

If, like many companies, you are concerned about the possibility of a large liability claim, the answer may be, “Yes.” Litigation against company directors and...
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June 18, 2025

DIVIDING YOUR ESTATE: A PRACTICAL APPROAC

When planning the division of your assets, you may believe in a policy of “share and share alike.” This is perhaps the easiest method to...
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June 18, 2025

DIVIDING THE FAMILY PIE

When considering how best to divide your assets, you may believe a policy of “share and share alike” is the best solution. This is perhaps...
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June 18, 2025

DISABILITY INCOME INSURANCE: PEOPLE AT WORK—MONEY AT WORK

Most business owners have life insurance to protect survivors against the financial impact of their premature deaths. They also insure their homes, cars, and other...
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June 18, 2025

DISABILITY; ARE YOUR BUSINESS INTERESTS PROTECTED?

What fate would your business suffer if you become disabled? Would your company’s finances be secure enough to meet your income needs temporarily or even...
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June 18, 2025

DISABILITY AND THE AMERICAN BUSINESS

Today’s business owner faces a myriad of potential crises. Materials are delayed. . .machines need repair. . .prices escalate. . .business plans need to be...
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June 18, 2025

THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN LIVING, TESTAMENTARY, AND CONSTRUCTIVE TRUSTS

In the world of estate planning, legal document titles such as wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives can be confusing and even overwhelming...
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June 18, 2025

DEFERRAL OF ESTATE TAXES

In the past, estate taxes owed by business owners were typically due nine months after the owner’s death, and many families were forced to sell...
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