Posted on: May 15, 2025
Farming and ranching is more than just a livelihood; it is about preserving a legacy and a way of life. Unfortunately, many farmers and ranchers fail to create a comprehensive estate plan—or any estate plan at all. There are several estate planning mistakes for ranchers to avoid in order to protect their legacy. Without a […]
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Posted on: May 12, 2025
To have a successful farm, thoughtful planning must be done every season. Your life is no different. To properly prepare for the next season in your life and the lives of your loved ones, you need a well-executed estate plan. Consider the following planning tools when crafting a foundational plan to protect yourself, your loved […]
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Posted on: May 10, 2025
Remember Clifford, the Big Red Dog? Emily Elizabeth's tiny puppy who unexpectedly grew to the size of a house? As an elder law attorney, I've come to see Clifford as the perfect metaphor for the long-term care challenges many families face. When Your Tiny Puppy Becomes House-Sized Just as Emily Elizabeth never expected her small […]
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Posted on: May 8, 2025
Starting a limited liability company (LLC) is an exciting step for any entrepreneur. Whether you have a single-member or multi-member LLC, an operating agreement is one of the most crucial documents for your business. While most states do not require an LLC to have an operating agreement, it can provide significant benefits and help avoid […]
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Posted on: May 5, 2025
Starting a business is a significant life decision, but deciding when and how to sell the business may be even more consequential for small business owners. Before selling a business, the owner will likely carefully consider the timing and other important decisions: How do I get started? Is the market right? What price should I […]
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Posted on: May 1, 2025
Imagine accidentally throwing away $700 million. While it sounds like the plot of a movie, this nightmare scenario has become a reality for James Howells, a computer engineer from Wales, who has now spent more than a decade fighting to recover a discarded hard drive containing the private key to his Bitcoin fortune. This highlights […]
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Posted on: April 28, 2025
To properly assist clients, elder law attorneys must juggle knowledge of several different public benefits programs, many of which have unique eligibility requirements. Additionally, with multiple planning strategies and instruments available to assist clients with public benefits, attorneys must stay apprised of their distinctions. This blog is intended to provide both a definitional foundation and […]
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Posted on: April 24, 2025
Imagine something unexpected happens, and you're suddenly unable to care for your children. It's a parent's worst nightmare. In this situation, you'd want to know that your kids will be loved, cared for, and raised according to your values. But have you taken the proper legal steps to ensure that happens? Many parents mistakenly believe […]
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Posted on: April 21, 2025
In many families, everyone gets along, happily gathering for the holidays, sharing laughs, telling stories, and enjoying each other’s company. Then, the matriarch or patriarch dies. Suddenly, years of pent-up resentment and hurt feelings surface, and the once-happy family is now embroiled in litigation over the head of the family’s money and property. A harmonious […]
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