What is Probate?

Probate has been made to sound like a scary process that’s best avoided. However, without an understanding of what it is, how do you decide if it’s worth avoiding? So what is probate, anyway? Probate is a legal proceeding where the court will appoint someone to take control of the…
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Employee Versus Independent Contractor

There are primarily two options when it comes to outsourcing services — hiring an employee or an independent contractor. Although these two people may get hired to do the same job, their payment terms, tax obligations, work environments, training, and a lot more are legally different. Our goal in this…
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At-Will Employment Versus Right-to-Work

At-will-employment and right-to-work are two legal terms associated with employment laws. More often, people use these terms interchangeably, but the phrases mean different things, and that’s where we want to shed some light. This blog will talk about the meaning of each — and more — to avoid confusion and…
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Saving for Your Retirement: Invest in Your Family and Community

Why do you invest? For many people, here’s the answer: “I invest because I want to enjoy a comfortable retirement.” And that’s certainly a great reason because all of us should regularly put money away for when we’re retired. But you can also benefit by investing in your family and…
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