As the world wakes from its Coronavirus-induced hibernation, it has to take stock of the situation – both to count and mourn our losses and to assess new opportunities. One important task in both categories is a financial analysis. Many people have used up the cash on hand to simply survive the lack of steady […]
There is probably no more agonizing a problem than trying to convince a loved one that he or she can no longer drive safely. Cars have given all of us freedom and independence, and when someone is asked to stop driving and give up this source of independence, often the reaction is an absolute refusal. […]
A power of attorney is a document that you sign to designate an individual or individuals to act on your behalf in the event that you become incapacitated. A durable power of attorney is one that survives even if you become incapacitated. A springing power of attorney is one that requires the documentation of a […]
The Social Security Trust Fund (hereinafter, the “Trust Fund”), essentially, is the fund used to pay the benefits of retirees, their spouses, various dependents, and persons with permanent disabilities. The Trust Fund is composed of all the taxes earned on the income of American workers that have been collected and earmarked for this purpose, plus […]
Saturday, April 18, 2020 1:00 am ‘Largest classroom’ PBS offers assistance to from-home educators Bruce R. Haines Public television, which started life as “educational television” in the 1950s, is now providing emergency at-home learning services to assist students, families, teachers, administrators and school systems across Indiana now closed in response to COVID-19. The state’s eight […]
As I write this article, our world is in the midst of navigating through the implications of the coronavirus. Many clients are wondering if they will be able to get the legal assistance that they need. This event has caused me to think back to how technology has changed over my law career. When I […]
Whether you are an entrepreneur eager to open your first business, or someone looking to expand upon their current business, the decisions surrounding the formation of a business can be tough. There are many different types of businesses, each with their own set of positives and negatives. It is important to choose the right type […]
Making the decision to file for divorce can be a tough one. In order to make it through divorce proceedings with little stress and conflict, it can be helpful to know what you are getting yourself into. Divorce proceedings can be broken down into a series of steps. Of course, every situation is different, but […]
Studies report that more than half of Americans do not have essential estate documents prepared in the event they become too incapacitated to make decisions or pass away. For most people, thinking about the worst case scenario or death might seem depressing and something to avoid. However, it is up to us to provide a plan of […]
At the outset of hiring a new employee, a common practice is to have the new employee sign a non-compete agreement. Generally, these types of agreements will prohibit an employee from working for another company in direct competition against their employer. This is to protect confidential information, trade secrets and goodwill from being used at […]