Business formation is an important part of starting up a business. Selecting the best business form involves considering the needs and goals of the business along with an evaluation of personal liability, taxation, management and control of the business and costs of...
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Know this when talking about estate planning with your parents
As our parents age, many of us grow concerned about a future without them. This may be especially true if they don’t have an estate plan. Sure, estate planning is about figuring out how assets will be dispersed upon one’s passing, but it can deal with a much broader...
What to consider when developing an estate plan
Estate planning is something that everyone should consider sooner rather than later. To develop an effective estate plan, it is helpful to be familiar with what should be included in a comprehensive estate plan. The legal process provides a variety of different estate...
Protecting your business when transitioning to a remote workforce
Over the course of the past five years, businesses have been making the decision to transition their existing workforce from a brick and mortar office space to remote. Many new business start-ups have chosen to build their workforces remotely from the ground up. It...
When should I update my estate plan?
Setting up an estate plan is an important part of life. It is equally important to know when, and in what circumstances, to update an estate plan. A good rule of thumb is to revisit an estate plan whenever an estate planner has a major life change. If the estate...
Obtaining a mechanic’s lien in Indiana
If a contractor, supplier, subcontractor, laborer or equipment lessor does not receive payment for a job performed in Indiana, they may then file for what is known as a mechanic’s lien. This is a way to possibly speed up payment, as well as protect their own...
Estate planning is essential to protect your family’s future
Now more than ever, it is extremely important to plan for the future. The process of estate planning allows you to prepare for future scenarios and protect yourself and your family. An established attorney in the field of estate planning can help you create an estate...
Tips to use when franchising a small business
Setting up a small business for franchising is not a small feat, but it can be extremely profitable if handled correctly, and if the market is right. There are several steps that should be followed to ensure all franchisees are set up for success from day one. The...
New state tax law affects short-term rentals
With the rise in popularity of short-term rental services such as Airbnb, HomeAway and VRBO over the past few years, states have been forced to address some tax questions. Indiana has been one of only seven states from which Airbnb did not automatically collect taxes....
Is it time for a new business partner?
You and your business partner worked well together when you started your company, but now you have been thinking that it's time to cut them loose and find someone else. Or, perhaps you just want to let them go and run the company on your own.While every case is...

