Family Feuds Over the Family Business
November 25, 2014
When the founder of a family-owned business passes away, the next generation often fights over how the business should be run and who should be in control. One such feud
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When the founder of a family-owned business passes away, the next generation often fights over how the business should be run and who should be in control. One such feud
Trustees have a duty to use funds in the trust for the stated purposes of the trust. When they do not do that, they can be held personally liable. One
You can only give a limited amount of money to people during your lifetime without that money being subject to the gift tax. Beginning in 2015, that amount will increase.
When creating their estate plans, the overwhelming majority of parents want to distribute their assets equally between all of their children. However, many parents have good reason not to do
Most people fret over who to appoint as the guardians of their minor children in the event that the parents pass away. One of the problems that people worry about
Many people today have two wills. They have a legal will that describes how they want their assets distributed. They also have another will called an “ethical will” that passes
While many people worry about the federal estate tax, state estate taxes often effect far more families and individuals. Fortunately, some states are starting to decrease the impact of their
A common myth exists that after a person passes away, his or her relatives gather in an attorney’s conference room for a formal reading of the will. It rarely happens
Many people who make the correct decision to create estate plans often make common mistakes while doing so or afterwards. These mistakes can be easily avoided. It is not enough
Over half a century after his death, a court has ruled on where legendary Native American Jim Thorpe’s remains will stay. Although this case is unusual, families fighting over burial
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