When launching a startup, one of your most pressing matters is getting your company’s name and identity out there—and having people remember it. But in many industries, getting your business recognized among a sea of competitors can be a daunting task. Like it or not, your company’s success and failure could be largely a matter [...]
Farming or ranching is more than a means of livelihood – it is about preserving a legacy and unique way of life. Unfortunately, many farmers and ranchers fail to make an estate plan. The farm or ranch that has been passed down for generations then ends up being sold and converted into non-agricultural use, cutting [...]
A couple weeks ago, we shared the first part of our series on selecting and naming the right guardians for your children. If you haven’t read it yet, you can do so here. This week, in part two, we discuss the final three steps in the process: Narrow candidate list, and rank your choices [...]
President Trump signed the new Tax Cuts and Jobs Act bill into law on December 22, 2017, and the law includes a number of historic changes to the federal tax code. However, the vast majority of the most dramatic changes are aimed at business taxation, not individual taxpayers. That said, there are several fairly significant [...]
If you have ever met someone who repeatedly sabotaged their life or seemed to have a hard time moving things forward, despite the best of intentions, it may be that they were dealing with unprocessed grief. Most people have never been taught to deal with grief and as a result are stuck dealing with confusing emotions, [...]
A large part of being a successful business owner is knowing how to make deals and facilitate conflict when it arises. When in a dispute over a deal or an agreement that has been made, the potential costs are endless. The potential cost of litigation, the potential cost of loss of reputation, the potential cost [...]
When it comes to retirement plans, IRAs and 401(k)s provide many of the same benefits. But in certain situations, an IRA can outperform a 401(k). IRAs aren’t right for everyone, so you should become familiar with the advantages IRAs have over 401(k)s before you transfer funds or set up a new account. To help you [...]
Name Legal Guardians For Your Kids Now to Make Sure They Will Never be Raised By Anyone You Wouldn't Want ... It's Free, It's Easy, Now There Are No Excuses! If you do not have legal guardians named for your children and something happens to you, a Judge will decide who raises your kids. Take [...]
While the term fiduciary is a legal term with a long history, it very generally means someone who is legally obligated to act in another person’s best interests. Trustees, executors, and agents are all examples of fiduciaries. When you pick trustees, executors, and agents in your estate plan, you’re picking one or more people to make decisions [...]
The Quraishi Law Firm is giving its first of many Lunch N Learns on May 14th. This FREE Lunch N Learn will include lunch, a presentation by Attorney Carrie Quraishi about 529 plans, and one hour of continuing education credit for Certified Financial Planners, Certified Public Accountants, and life insurance professionals. Seating is limited! For [...]
