Losing a loved one is an emotionally challenging experience, whether it was sudden or the result of a lengthy illness. Grief can paralyze us or render us incapable of thinking clearly. For many of us, it can be overwhelming to know what steps to take in the aftermath of a loved one’s death. What do I even do? […]
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It’s almost time for summer vacations! Loading up the car and hitting the road for that much needed time of rest is exciting. But, how many of you have thought, when you start out on your vacation travels, “What will happen if we have an accident?” What will happen to our kids if something happens
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Establishing a strong brand identity is paramount for Huntsville area businesses today. Competition is fierce and consumer choices abound in the marketplace. At the heart of this identity lies the often-underestimated power of trademarks in protecting your brand. These legal protections not only differentiate your products or services from competitors but also serve as invaluable assets
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More couples are choosing to live together without tying the knot. Whether it’s due to personal preferences, previous experiences, or simply practical considerations, unmarried couples are becoming increasingly common. However, with this choice comes a set of unique challenges, particularly when it comes to estate planning. For unmarried couples who have purchased a house together
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Entrepreneurs and small business owners hustle daily to build our business. As we are building our business, we are also building our brands. We invest our time, money, sweat, and tears to pursue our dreams and goals through our businesses. In today’s marketplace, where businesses constantly vie for attention and recognition, trademarks play a crucial
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The following is an estate planning case study on how I helped a family of 7, a married couple with five children. This estate plan put their family at ease and ensured stability, structure, and peace of mind for their family should the parents get sick or die while the children are young. The estate
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If you have a trust as part of your estate plan, is it funded? If you said, “Huh?” to that question, scratched your head, or answered with a “Didn’t my lawyer do it?”, you must continue reading! What does it mean to fund a trust? How do you fund a trust? I get these questions
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You have a great idea, a fantastic logo, and an incredible name for that business you are launching. You want to protect those things with a trademark, but you have a very small budget. Creating a trademark on your own can be a cost-effective approach, but there are common mistakes that people often make when
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Creating an estate plan is a crucial step in securing your legacy and ensuring that your wishes are honored. There are many nuances to estate planning, and though we think we know what we need, the old adage of “you don’t know what you don’t know” holds true for DIY estate planning. While some individuals
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Should I get a trust or a last will and testament? That is a frequently asked question, one I get about once per week. Most people are familiar with a last will and testament, but only vaguely familiar with a trust. Admittedly, early in my legal career, I had a lot of questions about trusts
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