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May

21

2020

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COVID-19 Pandemic Reminds People They Are Mortal: Estate Planning Is Really Important Now

Posted by: Adair M. Buckner

If you've listened to the news over the last two months, you've learned that the COVID-19 virus can strike just about anyone just about any time, regardless of how careful you are or how healthy you are. The initial presumption that COVID-19 was only a serious concern for elderly, otherwise health-compromised people has proven untrue. Because of that, I have received lots of calls from clients of all ages who suddenly realized it might be time for them to look at doing their estate planning.

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Apr

16

2020

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What Do I Have To Do To Foreclose On A Deadbeat Borrower?

Posted by: Adair M. Buckner

You are carrying the note on the sale of a property, and the borrower has missed several payments, has failed to provide proof of insurance, or has not paid the property taxes. If your efforts to get them to comply have been unsuccessful, it may be time to foreclose on the property.

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Mar

12

2020

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Starting A Business? Find Out Which Entity Type Is Best For You

Posted by: Adair M. Buckner

If you are considering starting a small business, you're most likely trying to sort out the different types of businesses and trying to decide which type is best for you.

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Feb

13

2020

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Estate Planning Is Not Just For Old People

Posted by: Adair M. Buckner

Tragedies like the death of Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter, the other young parents, and some of their children bring home the tragedy of thinking you are too young to do estate planning. Hopefully, these parents had done estate planning to protect the settlement of their estates for the loved ones left behind. So many times, however, that has not happened because the parents didn't believe they were old enough to think about this. Or, commonly, younger people believe estate planning is too expensive for them to take on at this stage in their lives. Neither of these things are true!

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Nov

7

2019

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Don't Wait Until The Holidays To Do Your Estate Planning (That Might Be Too Late)

Posted by: Adair M. Buckner

The time of year is coming up for holiday travel and family gatherings. Holiday travel frequently causes clients to make a desperate last minute call to my office to make estate plans. If the call comes very close to the holiday travel date, it may not be possible to get the documents drafted in time. Attorneys like to take time off to enjoy the holidays too.

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Apr

11

2019

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What Is The Legal Process To Divide An Estate If There Is No Will?

Posted by: Adair M. Buckner

Families frequently come to me needing to know how to figure out who gets what when a loved one dies without a will. Unfortunately, the answer is that they may be in for a lot of expense and time in a very complicated legal proceeding.

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Apr

4

2019

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Should I Incorporate?

Posted by: Adair M. Buckner

Three key factors that go into making the decision of whether to incorporate or not are; Liability Protection For Personal Assets, Income Tax Pros & Cons, Business Management Pros & Cons.

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Apr

16

2018

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What Are Pre-Nuptial and Post-Nuptial Agreements And Why Would I Need One?

Posted by: Adair M. Buckner

A common misconception about prenuptial and postnuptial agreements is that they are only desired by wealthy, greedy individuals. Truthfully, many couples benefit from having such an agreement in place.

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Jan

30

2018

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What Is A Limited Partnership?

Posted by: Adair M. Buckner

A limited partnership is just another type of partnership. It is different from a general partnership because it has both general partners and limited partners. A limited partnership is also considered a distinct entity from its partners.

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Jan

30

2018

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What Is The Difference Between An LLP And An LLC?

Posted by: Adair M. Buckner

Although they have similar names, an LLP (limited liability partnership) and an LLC (limited liability company) are different types of business structures.

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