Since attorney general Jeff Sessions was confirmed by the senate on February 8, there has been a lot of speculation about the future of recreational cannabis. Such speculation has risen from Sessions’ disparaging statements regarding cannabis use, such as when he stated “good people don’t use marijuana.”…
With tax season in full swing, now is the time when companies like Turbotax or H&R Block start bombarding your inbox with advertisements for “free” tax return services. The only problem is that often when you click through the ad for “free” services, they aren’t actually…
With 2016 drawing to a close, it’s about this time of year that people start to think about their New Year’s Resolutions. Common resolutions include things such as eating healthier, losing weight, saving money, or getting more organized. However, according to a University of Scranton…
Recreational cannabis has been legal in Oregon for a little over a year. This is an area of the law that is constantly changing, making it particularly hard for growers, distributors, and retailers to stay in compliance. As of the new year, there will be several…
What You Should Know About Attorney Fee Awards Before Litigation As mentioned in our previous post “Can I Afford an Attorney?,” there are several statutes that require the losing party in a lawsuit to pay the attorney fees of the prevailing party. While this is…
Elder abuse is a widespread and growing problem. The National Council On Aging (NCOA) reports that as many as 1 in 10 Americans over the age of 60 have fallen victim to some form of abuse, whether physical, emotional, or financial. Sadly, only about 1…
Posthumous Management of Digital Assets and the Role of Estate Planning Although it still seems a bit taboo to talk about your own demise, as estate planners we are constantly having to speak with clients about their eventual death when drafting their estate plans. While this might lead…
Starting a small business? We all know its a good idea to have liability protection, but how do you know if an LLC is right for you? What can an LLC offer you that an umbrella insurance policy cannot? Below are some of the main benefits…
Two months ago Prince Rogers Nelson (aka pop icon Prince) died reportedly without a will. The singer was not married, and left behind no surviving children or parents. As a result, under Minnesota intestate succession laws, his sister and half siblings stand to inherit Prince’s millions. However, dividing…
You’ve probably come across the terms estate plan, trust, will, or power of attorney at some point, but have you thought about how they might apply to you personally? This article will provide an overview of estate planning basics, as well as provide you with…
