Life Planning: A Journey

By Nan Hannah

March 1, 2011

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If you have not undertaken the end-of-life and estate planning process, there is no time like the present.

−Life Planning: A Journey

Generally, a law firm’s newsletter articles are scholarly and directed at a specific legal issue. This article is different and personal, but hopefully no less helpful. In recent months, I have again been reminded of my grandmother’s old saying that “old age is not for sissies.” Thinking about my personal age, I realize that most of our clients are relatively close in age and stage to the position in which …Read More

Business Planning: Establishing and Maintaining An Effective Corporate Entity

By James Beck

March 1, 2011

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We can help your business achieve the protection that the corporate structure is supposed to provide and would be happy to discuss your corporate status and documentation with you.

−Business Planning: Establishing and Maintaining An Effective Corporate Entity

Setting up a new business venture seems simple enough, particularly with all of the information available online. Many believe once they file their LLC or corporation with the Secretary of State, their business is established and they are protected from personal liability. Unfortunately, that belief is not accurate. While technically the corporation or LLC exists upon filing, there are several reasons why the individual business owner still may not benefit …Read More

Bankruptcy Preference Claims: What are they? What do I do?

By Cody Loughridge

March 1, 2011

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So what happens when you receive a preference payment demand? First, don’t panic.

−Bankruptcy Preference Claims: What are they? What do I do?

Unfortunately, there has been an unprecedented surge in bankruptcy filings over the past 3 years. This has led to companies of all sizes and concentrations becoming more involved in, and familiar with, the bankruptcy process. Perhaps one of the most common instances where perfectly viable, functioning companies come into contact with the bankruptcy code is in the form of a “preference claim.” Essentially, a preference claim is a claim by …Read More

March 2011