Monthly Archives: September 2019
What Businesspeople Should Know About Breach of Contract Lawsuits
Ask a student in a college of business what led them to choose their field of study, and they will probably tell you about the exciting world of business and entrepreneurship that awaits them. They have probably heard successful entrepreneurs talk about closing a business deal that led to long-term financial stability for everyone… Read More »
How to Keep Almost Any Asset Out of Probate in the District of Columbia
If a person dies without a will (the legal term for “without a will” is “intestate”), then the court gets involved in passing the person’s assets on to the person’s close relatives. If the person does leave a will, then the court still gets involved. The court must honor the deceased person’s wishes about… Read More »
What to Know about Guardianships in Washington DC
A guardian is someone the court appoints to oversee the property and/or the care of a minor child or an incapacitated adult. The person who the guardian is overseeing is known as the “ward.” When a minor child is involved, the guardian will be responsible for helping with the child’s daily needs, which can… Read More »
Reasons to Start Your Washington DC Estate Plan Early
There’s a common misconception that estate planning isn’t something to think about until you are nearing retirement age, or until you have amassed a large asset portfolio. That couldn’t be further from the truth. While you don’t want to think about something tragic happening, what if you were in a horrible car accident in… Read More »