A partnership agreement can save your business a lot of trouble in the future. It can outline what duties you and your business partner have, what percentage of the business you own, how you’re supposed to make decisions or resolve disputes, what to do if someone...
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Getting a postnup doesn’t mean you plan to get divorced
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Dec 17, 2020 | Prenuptial Agreements
As you can probably infer from the name, a postnuptial agreement is like a prenuptial agreement that you sign after you get married. Some people execute postnuptial agreements because they plan to take on financial or legal risk and want to protect their spouse. Other...
Do you want to leave your business to someone in the family?
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Dec 11, 2020 | Business Law
The business you built is likely the result of years of hard work and effort. You may dream of having the business also serve as your legacy long after you die. If you leave your ownership interest to someone you love and trust, they could continue operating the...
Why you should have a prenuptial agreement to protect your business
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Dec 3, 2020 | Prenuptial Agreements
When you work hard to build a business, you don’t want anything to rip it away from you. One way that you can protect yourself and your business is to ensure that you have a prenuptial agreement in place if you decide that you’re going to get married. There are a few...
Your estate plan vs. your beneficiary designations
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Nov 17, 2020 | Estate Planning
Your estate plan is, in your mind, the final word on what should happen to all the assets that you own. It gives you the power to divide your estate between your heirs and other beneficiaries. Doing that the way you want to do it is very important to you. However, you...
What if your significant other won’t sign a prenup?
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Nov 2, 2020 | Prenuptial Agreements
You knew that you wanted to use a prenuptial agreement before you even met your significant other. You weren’t dating anyone and had no plans to get married. If you did, though, you knew that a prenup made sense as a way to protect your assets. Fast forward a few...
Common legal problems that can affect businesses
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Oct 22, 2020 | Business Law
When setting up and running a Boston business, it pays to keep an eye out for any issues that could develop into legal problems. However well things are going, be aware that it only takes one lawsuit to put a company’s fortunes on a downward slope. These are some of...
Don’t hesitate to update your estate plan
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Oct 12, 2020 | Estate Planning
There’s nothing better than the feeling you get when you first create an estate plan. Even if it was a difficult process, it’s nice to know that you have a plan in place to protect you, your loved ones and your estate as a whole. But then something happens. As the...
Why you should consider an advanced health care directive
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Oct 8, 2020 | Estate Administration & Probate
The end of life has many similarities with the beginning. You may need help to eat or bathe, and you may need someone else to make decisions on your behalf. As a child, your parents do this for you. As an adult, you can use an advanced health care directive to have...
How can you bring up that you want a postnuptial agreement?
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Sep 23, 2020 | Prenuptial Agreements
A postnuptial agreement is one that you make after you get married. If you want to have one, it may be a good idea to talk to your attorney first. A postnuptial agreement could be difficult to get your spouse to sign off on, especially if they don’t feel like it’s in...
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