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Pet Planning 101

Pet Planning 101 Planning for four-legged loved ones (kids in fur coats) can be just as challenging as planning for two-legged loved ones (minor children). Clients typically ask, “Do I need a trust or a will to make sure my pets are cared for?” The answer, of course, is, “It depends.”  Planning for pets presents…

How to Protect Your Personal Assets as a Business Owner

How Can a Business Owner Protect Their Personal Assets? As a small business owner who puts in long hours to build your enterprise, it can sometimes feel like there is no separation between your personal and professional lives. You are probably willing to make this sacrifice to build a company that reflects your values and…

When Should I Think about Selling my Business?

When Should I Think about Selling my Business? Part of the reward of being a small business owner is seeing your hard work pay off over the years. The many sacrifices you made for your business will certainly pay off. Some business owners would prefer to continue to operate their business until they pass, but…

Protecting Your Artistic Legacy

Protecting Your Artistic Legacy – Estate Planning for Artists Although your death is probably a long way off, it is important that you have a plan to ensure that your affairs are settled the way you want. An estate plan crafted by an experienced estate planning attorney is a legally enforceable set of documents that…

Happy Birthday, Bama!

Happy Birthday, Bama! Just last week, Bama turned ten! Many of you have met or heard stories of Courtney’s dog (and McClenaghan Law Group’s unofficial furry mascot), and we thought you might like to know about this huge milestone! We had so much fun attending her tenth birthday party and celebrating her last weekend. Bama…

Restatements, Amendments and Codicils

Restatements, Amendments and Codicils No one should rely on an old, out-of-date Trust or Last Will and Testament (Will) as the foundation of their estate plan. In our“Don’t Set-it-And-Forget-It” Blog Post, we talked about how important estate planning updates are. Many life events, even small ones, can change your estate plan. Restatements, Amendments, and Codicils…

Right of Occupancy, Right for You?

Right of Occupancy, Right for You? Family dynamics can change drastically when one member passes away. Particularly if a surviving spouse remarries! The question of what happens to the family home can make the unique relationship between the children and the new spouse even more complicated. If done correctly, setting up a Right of Occupancy…

Don’t Set-it-and-Forget-it!

So, you finally got your estate planning done! A great sense of security has probably washed over you since everything is in order, but did you know that estate planning isn’t “set-it-and-forget-it” like mom’s slow cooked pot roast? As we all know, life happens. However, some of the most common life events can have a…

Three Common Business Formation Mistakes

So you have decided to start your own business? That’s fantastic! But where do you start? What mistakes should you avoid when you start your first business? According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, approximately 20 percent of businesses fail in their first year, and 50 percent fail by their fifth year. When starting a…

Meet Our Newest Member!

We are happy to announce that our office has gained a new member! To some, you have seen her already but to others she’s new! Please Welcome Isabella Loor! Isabella goes by Bella here in the office and is our Administrative Assistant! She is currently on track to graduate at the end of the summer…