When it comes to money and wealth, the more you have may just mean the more you have to lose. Celebrities such as Johnny Depp and Lisa Marie Presley are two recent stars who claim to have somehow gone through their millions and are now broke. The big question on the...

Month: November 2017
How can a pour-over will help protect assets?
At this point in your life, you may feel that the time has come to create your estate plan. Taking this step can provide many benefits to yourself and to your family. If you hope to use your estate plan to protect your assets, you may find yourself considering a...
The meaning of a ‘good’ divorce
Thirty or forty years ago, a good divorce was like a unicorn -- everyone had heard of one, but no one had actually seen it.These days, good divorces are a lot more like zebras -- they aren't as common as horses, but they certainly aren't that hard to find or unusual....
What are the first things you should do before filing bankruptcy?
Bankruptcy, like everything else in life, is something that should be carefully planned. It's not a rash decision to file for bankruptcy. In fact, you may deserve a hearty "congratulations" for taking control of your debt. There's every possibility that you'll come...
Firing an employee: Insulate your company from a lawsuit first
If you stay in business long enough, it's bound to happen: You'll have to fire an employee.Nobody likes this part of being a boss. It's unpleasant. It has the potential to get messy. You may personally even like the employee -- but liking someone and allowing him or...