Wednesday, January 20, 2016

A guide to Asset Protection Planning

What is asset protection? Who needs asset protection? How can Asset Protection help people who are planning to retire? When Asset Protection should be done? Watch this short video guide to find answers to these questions. For more information, call our office at 718-333-2394.



Tuesday, December 29, 2015

Why Protecting Intellectual Property Is Crucial to Business Success on 5 Counts

Because intellectual property is not a physical asset, it can easily be overlooked. Safeguarding a company’s intellectual property is crucial to developing and maintaining a successful business, however.

Yet a company's use of its intellectual property can result in high-stakes battles. This past year top U.S. politicians criticized the very name of a NFL team, the Washington Redskins, and last month the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Trial and Appeal Board cancelled federal protection for its trademarks, saying they disparage Native Americans. The team is appealing this decision, which has implications for its sale of merchandise.

Read more @ Entrepreneur.com


Tuesday, December 22, 2015

Estate Planning Tips for People Under 40

Utilize estate planning professionals. To draft these basic estate plans, experts recommend carefully selecting a team of professionals who will educate you and draft what you need based on your individual situation. "Don't feel like you have to jump at the first person whose name is given to you," Kirchick says. "I think that people should interview two or more attorneys, accountants, trust officers, financial advisors and so on."

Read more @ US News


Friday, November 6, 2015

Build A Wall Around Your Assets

The assets that you have worked long and hard to accumulate can be lost within a very short period if they are not properly protected and you are sued, you file for bankruptcy or you are otherwise subject to judgments proceedings. However, understanding that certain assets should be protected from being lost in such circumstances, lawmakers have passed acts under which certain types of assets are, or can be, shielded. In this article, we'll show you what measures you can take to protect your savings.


Friday, October 16, 2015

No estate plan? You are making a costly mistake

Most Americans don't have a will or trust.

For those who actually do have one, it has likely been sitting in a drawer, not updated as life circumstances have changed. 

Read more @ CNBC