There are a lot of personal factors that you have to consider when planning your estate. For example, which family members will receive your biggest assets? Who will manage your affairs if you become incapacitated and after you die? With all the focus on end-of-life...
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What could invalidate a prenuptial agreement?
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Aug 30, 2021 | Family Law
If you may divorce and have a prenuptial agreement, it’s a good idea to take that prenuptial agreement to your attorney’s office to go over it. There are some cases in which a prenuptial agreement could be invalidated, so you will want to be sure that your prenuptial...
If you plan to remarry after a divorce, you may want a prenup
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Aug 19, 2021 | Prenuptial Agreements
Divorce can make some people question the institution of marriage. Still, when you find someone who cares about you and respects you, you may find yourself willing to try it again even if you once swore you would never do so. Remarrying can give you a broader base of...
Steps you should take to craft a business succession plan
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Aug 10, 2021 | Business Law
Many individuals who run family businesses assume that the generations that come behind them will want to follow in their footsteps and take over their business once they're gone. This isn't always the case, so you may have to eventually look beyond family. Either...
3 reasons to buy a business instead of starting one
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Jul 23, 2021 | Business Law
If you have your mind dead set on starting a company from the ground up, that’s a great way to become a small business owner. Many people do it every year, and it can be incredibly rewarding. That said, there is also the option to buy a business that exists and take...
What should you do if your spouse wants a postnuptial agreement?
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Jul 8, 2021 | Prenuptial Agreements
When you marry someone, you may not think about the need for a prenuptial agreement. After all, the goal is to stay together for life and to grow your relationship. Unfortunately, divorces do happen, and people do grow apart. For those who didn’t think to get a...
Tips for creating an estate plan when you have few assets
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Jun 28, 2021 | Estate Planning
If you don’t have many assets, then one of your questions may be if you actually need to have an estate plan. The truth is that all people can benefit from an estate plan, because without a will, trust or other protections, your estate could end up going to the state...
Does an age gap with your partner mean you need a prenup?
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Jun 23, 2021 | Prenuptial Agreements
Most couples have some sort of age gap when they get married, even if it’s just a few years. For instance, one study put the average age of marriage at 33 for men and 31 for women (in the United States), showing that the odds are good that men will be a year or two...
Why you might (or might not) want to consider a spendthrift trust for your beneficiaries
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Jun 10, 2021 | Trusts
You worked hard all your life, awoke before the sun and put in 10-hour days five or six days a week. You amassed a great deal of money and assets throughout your long work career due to your sheer grit and hard work. Now as you face your golden years and do your...
How you can draft your shareholder agreement to minimize future conflict
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | May 26, 2021 | Business Law
Many companies offer shares in their company to raise the capital necessary to grow their reach. While this is one of the many benefits associated with taking on shareholders, there are some downsides to doing so. Your shareholders can dictate how you run your...
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