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  • articleWhat Are the Common Law Marriage States?

    …law marriage state and are considering having your cohabitation arrangement recognized by the state, it's important to understand what is involved. What states have common law marriage? At present…

  • articleWhat Happens if You Die Without a Will?

    …a will , the consequences range from minor inconveniences like delays to added stress to your loved ones. What happens if there is no will? Dying without a will, or dying …

  • articleWhat Does 'Inc.' Mean in a Company Name?

    …an LLC. This is why creating an LLC typically gives companies more flexibility. Taxes are often the central factor in the decision about what type of business entity to create. …

  • articleWho Is Liable When There Are Mistakes in an Estate Plan

    …This means they aren't fully aware of the property they own, who their family is, or what they're signing. Leaving things or people out of a will or…

  • articleWhat Are Inheritance Taxes?

    …fact, is what exempts the vast majority of estates from being subject to federal estate tax. For deaths in 2016, the personal federal estate tax exemption is $5.45 million…

  • articleIs Your Child a U.S. Citizen if Born Abroad?

    …S. naval base or embassy in a foreign country does not entitle the baby to U.S. citizenship. What is the Child Citizenship Act? Although the "citizenship by birth"…

  • articleWhat Are the Duties of a Nonprofit President?

    …bylaws, while other obligations may arise as the entity grows. What is the head of a nonprofit called? The head of a  nonprofit  has several options for potential titles. According…

  • articleIs It Time to Convert Your Sole Proprietorship to a Corporation or LLC?

    …additional tax preparation costs. So, what's best? Whether it is best to incorporate or form an LLC depends the type of business you have, the owners, and your financial…

  • articleHolographic Will: Is a Handwritten Will Valid?

    …consider talking to an attorney about your other options, including a traditional will or a trust. What is a holographic will?   As per the  Uniform Probate Code (Unif. Prob…

  • articleWhat Happens After You Serve Your Spouse Divorce Papers?

    …let's move on to what happens once your spouse has received those initial divorce papers. First, your spouse is formally put on notice that you filed a petition (sometimes…