Often, there is a lot of talk about “avoiding probate.” What is probate? And do I need to avoid it? And if so, how is that done? Probate is the…
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When is a guardianship necessary? Is there any way to avoid guardianships? What kinds of things should people be thinking about when it comes to guardianships? Many people do not...
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Beatrice E. Wolper Emens Wolper Jacobs & Jasin Law Firm August 2012 It may not be a surprise that the highest/oldest woman in the family owned business is the CEO—“cEo”…
Estate Planning for Family-Owned Business: Same Board, but is it Chess or Checkers? Beatrice E. Wolper Some attorneys and accountants maintain that since they are knowledgeable about general estate planning…
Spring is often thought of as a time for renewal—many of us –when we think of spring– we think of washing our car and cleaning out back closets. For family…
Remember the fairy tale where the emperor loved elegant clothes and loved showing them off to his people? Remember how the emperor was hoodwinked by some con artists saying his…
There are at least three key issues that arise during the succession of a family business: succession of ownership, succession of leadership and succession of management. Disputes and misunderstandings surrounding…
Good News for Entrepreneurs? REALLY? Article by Bea Wolper The market tanked again! Expenses are up; revenue is down. Everyone is worried about recession. Many industries are experiencing a down…
