The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has recently issued a new final rule prohibiting all employers from enforcing non-compete agreements against their employees. A non-compete agreement essentially bans a worker from moving to another employer within the same industry for a set period of time, citing the employer’s privacy and competition concerns. Workers have long protested the agreements, citing that they …
While television and movies provide great entertainment, they are not always factual. Even shows based on real events are not entirely accurate. Creators of television programs and movies will often alter details of a story or situation to provide an enjoyable experience. Because of these widespread embellishments, people often develop misconceptions about many industries and professions, including attorneys and estate …
An intrafamily loan is a financial arrangement between family members—one who is lending and another who is borrowing. An intrafamily loan may be used to help a family member who needs money for a number of reasons: buying a home funding or purchasing shares in a business adding accounts or property to investment portfolios paying down high-interest debt covering education …
Estate planning attorneys and probate and trust administration attorneys play crucial but distinct roles in the legal processes involving legacy planning, asset distribution, and wealth preservation. Estate planning attorneys focus on creating a plan to manage a person’s money, property, and affairs upon their death or if they are unable to manage it themselves. Probate and trust administration attorneys, on …
Having an estate plan is a great way to ensure you and your loved ones are protected today and in the future. When creating an estate plan, we look at what is going on in your life at that time. But because life is full of changes, it is important to make sure your plan can change to accommodate whatever …
Thinking about the world and how our loved ones will fare after we pass away can be very difficult. Although we all know that we will pass away at some point, this is not something most people like to dwell on. However, by proactively planning and prioritizing your goals, you can craft an estate plan that allows your wish to …
The Billable Mom with Cari Rincker, Episode 20 Welcome to The Billable Mom Podcast with attorney and mother Cari Rincker. In each episode, Cari will speak with other Billable Moms about working motherhood and the struggles to juggle it all. Our time is precious, both at work and at home. Cari and her guests will explore time management tips and …
The Internal Revenue Code assesses a tax (gift or estate) on the transfer of money or property from one person to another during life or at death, with some exceptions. If you own accounts or property that are worth a lot of money and you expect them to continue to increase in value, you may want to transfer them out …
The Billable Mom with Cari Rincker, Episode 19 Welcome to The Billable Mom Podcast with attorney and mother Cari Rincker. In each episode, Cari will speak with other Billable Moms about working motherhood and the struggles to juggle it all. Our time is precious, both at work and at home. Cari and her guests will explore time management tips and …
Most of us know the story of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, where Snow White’s relationship with her stepmother takes center stage. After his wife’s death, the king remarries, hoping to provide a motherly figure for his daughter. Life is peaceful until the king dies, revealing the Queen’s darker nature. Threatened by Snow White’s beauty, the Queen arranges to …
Wow—15 years! It’s hard to believe that Rincker Law has been serving clients for a decade and a half. And in true fashion, I realized that I never even did a 10-year anniversary blog! But life moves fast when you’re dedicated to building a business, serving clients, writing books, launching podcasts, and, of course, becoming a mother. To mark this …
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) implemented a new final rule prohibiting employers from enforcing non-compete agreements against employees. A non-compete agreement essentially bans a worker from moving to another employer within the same industry for a set period of time, citing the employer’s privacy and competition concerns. Non-compete agreements have traditionally restricted employee mobility by preventing workers from joining competing …