Who do you trust to make decisions for you? Whether you operate a successful professional practice, hold lucrative real estate properties, or wish to preserve your legacy of charitable giving, entrusting someone else to manage your affairs is not a decision to be...
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When a probate lawsuit could be the right choice
Losing a loved one is never easy. And unfortunately, issues in distributing their estate can add stress to the heartache. In some cases, disputes or discrepancies resolve through civil discussions outside of a courtroom. In others, someone may have a cause of action...
Boy’s death puts dental anesthesiology back in the news
People often say they fear going to the dentist, but the truth is that dentists hold a lot of trust. Your patients sit down, lie back and allow you to reach into their mouths with drills and other tools. This trust isn’t usually a matter of life-or-death, but...
Why living trusts are especially helpful in California
Estates in California with a market value of more than $150,000 must go through the full probate process in the absence of a will or trust. Considering the value of most real property in the state, most Californians who own a home face the possibility of having their...
Buying another business or practice? Always do your research.
As your business or professional practice grows in size and profitability, you may be interested in expanding by buying a similar operation to your own. This can be a great way to take on additional professionals and staff members, gain new facilities and locations...
When should someone contest a will, and who can do it?
For the most part, will contests happen less often than the movies would have us believe. However, there are some circumstances where a will contest is appropriate. Perhaps a family member suspects someone took advantage of their loved one, or a creditor makes a claim...
Why you should think ahead about selling your dental practice
After working hard and building your dental practice from scratch, you might be eager to go to work each day and enjoy your interactions with the patients you brought together. You might be happy to see your staff, some of whom might have become your friends. You...
Choosing the right structure for your professional practice
Whether you're starting a dental practice, an accounting firm or another professional practice, one of the first decisions you need to make is how you wish to structure your business. Today, we discuss three of the most common structures for professional practices in...
Three tips for an effective business succession plan
After dedicating all the time and resources necessary to build your business, it is hard to imagine it all suddenly going away. However, unlike corporations, small businesses are at a high risk of failing if a partner or owner dies without a business succession plan....
Preparing for risk as a startup owner
Starting a business inevitably comes with risks. There is no way to completely avoid the chances of things not going as smoothly as you hoped for your new venture. However, while risk can’t be completely bypassed, there are steps entrepreneurs can take to...
