Employers have long used their contracts with workers as a way to mitigate the risk of hiring a new employee. Non-compete agreements have been popular contract inclusions for years. They allow businesses to prevent a current employee from directly competing with the organization shortly after leaving their position. Non-compete agreements...
Closing should be the last step in a real estate transaction. You sign the paperwork and get the keys to your new property. You officially become the owner of that property. However, especially for those who are going through this for the first time, mistakes could be made – and they could be very costly. They could even cause the deal to fall...
Estate planning is a process designed to help ensure that your estate is organized, managed and distributed according to your wishes and intentions, providing clarity and peace of mind for you and your loved ones. Due to the necessity of this process, you may start considering preparing a do-it-yourself (DIY) will. While it may seem convenient,...
The first thing most people draft as they make their estate plan is a will. A will is a legal document that, simply put, organizes how an estate should be managed after the person who drafted the will passes away. Typically, a will instructs that assets go to beneficiaries. If you have never made a will before, then it can help to learn a few...
No matter how it happens, a serious injury could have major financial ramifications. You may have been hurt due to someone else’s negligence, meaning you didn’t ask for or cause any of these extensive costs. You feel that the other party should be held liable and made to pay you financial compensation. You very well may be right, depending on the...
Friends will soon gather at their favorite pubs and bars to toast St. Patrick's Day with green beer, kegs and eggs. Traditionally, Saint Patrick's Day is a “drinking holiday.” This means that law enforcement officers will be looking for motorists who could be inebriated and endangering other drivers. According to a study conducted by The National...
Construction work can be very lucrative. Unfortunately, actually securing full payment can sometimes be a challenge for those in the construction sector. Unpaid invoices can impact a company's operations by straining its budget, and many companies occasionally encounter clients who don't pay in full. Property owners often negotiate arrangements...
There is more to running a successful business than having a great idea and putting in the work. It also requires a solid organizational structure that supports growth and sustainability. What you had to start with may no longer fit your current needs or objectives, and it’s crucial to adapt as things change to avoid falling behind. Below are...
A trust is a legal arrangement that creates a relationship in which a trustor gives a trustee the right to hold and maintain assets until instructed for the benefit of a beneficiary. Many people make trusts alongside their will because a trust can avoid probate, estate taxes and disputes. There are many kinds of trusts with unique legal wording....
The police use traffic stops as a way to gather evidence and judge whether an arrest is necessary. For example, many drivers are pulled over by the police when it’s suspected that the driver is drunk. Drivers could also be pulled over because they violated a traffic law, such as running a red light, having expired plates or driving without...
