A Guide to Estate Planning

Estate Planning For Single People

While discussions for estate planning often focus on married couples, estate planning for a single person is equally as important. In many instances, a single person may need to do things differently and the consequences of not having a well-coordinated plan can create real problems.

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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.

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.

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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."

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