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Can You Transfer Assets Out of an Irrevocable Trust?
As you plan your estate, you might be considering whether an irrevocable trust should be part of your asset protection plan. You've worked hard for your money and want to protect your finances, but in order to protect your assets, you need to have an asset protection...
What Is a Non-Disclosure Agreement?
If you pay attention to the news or are involved in business transactions, you've most likely heard the term non-disclosure agreement (NDA) before. While most stories that discuss NDAs center around salacious details that someone (usually a celebrity or politician)...
A&H Fights for Artist’s Right to Teach Pottery From Home
Askin & Hooker attorneys, Todd Hooker and Matthew Lynch, appeared before the Vernon Township land use board on behalf of their client, DeBorah Goletz, the owner of a small pottery studio known as For the Love of Mud, which Ms. Goletz operates out of her home....
Common Misconceptions About Power of Attorney
Did you know that just over half of adults have a power of attorney in place? A recent survey found that, while 83% of people over the age of 72 have a power of attorney, only 41% of millennials have one. A power of attorney, and other estate planning...
How to Avoid Partnership and Shareholder Disputes
There can be many reasons why partnership or shareholder disputes happen. In many cases, partners do not define their expectations in the form of a shareholder or partnership agreement before the start of the business. However, even in cases involving written...
8 Business Succession Planning Best Practices
Business succession planning is the documentation of logistical and financial decisions about who will take over your business upon retirement, death, or unforeseen disability. The best plans for successful business succession are laid out in advance of any unforeseen...