Introducing The Billable Mom: Calming the Chaos and Finding Balance

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The Billable Mom with Cari Rincker, Episode 1 YouTube Video goes here The Billable Mom with Cari Rincker, Episode 1 Welcome to The Billable Mom with Attorney and Mother Cari Rincker. In each episode of The Billable Mom, Cari will speak with other billable moms about working motherhood and the struggles to juggle it all. Our time is precious, both …

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Business Licenses and Permits: What You Need to Know to Start Your Business

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Small business owners are no strangers to government regulations. There are many requirements that businesses must be aware of and comply with, including business license and permit rules. Most businesses must obtain licenses or permits, so it is important for each business to know which ones it needs. Business operations are regulated at the federal, state, and local levels. Each …

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Using Assisted Reproductive Technology: What Happens to Unused Genetic Material at Your Death?

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When you think about how you want your property to be distributed after your death, most of the time it is easy to identify that property—your home, your cars, your jewelry, etc. But what about the genetic material used in assisted reproductive technology, such as frozen sperm, eggs, and embryos? Is genetic material stored with your doctor or a fertility …

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Three Things You Need to Do When Your Spouse Dies and Their Will or Trust Has a Disclaimer Provision

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Losing your spouse is one of the most difficult things you might face in life. Although it is important to take time to grieve, there are also some crucial steps you need to take as soon as possible to address your spouse’s accounts and property and secure your own future. If your spouse’s will or trust, or your joint trust, …

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Should the Trustee of My Trust Be Different during My Incapacity Than at My Death?

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When you create a trust, choosing a trustee is one of the most important decisions you will make. If you create a revocable living trust—that is, a trust that you establish during your lifetime and can revoke or amend—you may opt to act as trustee for your trust, retaining the full control over and benefit of the money and property …

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Want to Leave Your Retirement Account to Your Minor Child? Consider These Things First

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Your retirement account may be one of the most valuable things you own. Many people consider naming their children as the beneficiaries of these accounts because they think it is a way of easily transferring their wealth if something happens to them. However, there are some factors that make this type of transfer more complicated than you may think, especially …

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Why the Knives May Come Out at Death

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The box office success of the 2019 murder mystery Knives Out led to franchise status, with Glass Onion, the first sequel, released in late 2022. The original Knives Out featured whodunit intrigue surrounding the murder of a wealthy author and surprise changes to his will. While Knives Out endeared itself to fans because of its interesting characters and dramatic plot …

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Don’t Let Your Cryptocurrency Give You and Your Loved Ones Nightmares

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Although cryptocurrency may be one of the latest investment strategies with great potential, for some individuals and their loved ones, investing in cryptocurrency has not gone as planned. The following stories are each a little different, but they all underline one simple warning: if you own cryptocurrency, you need a plan. Impact of Volatility on Estate Administration Matthew Mellon, an …

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Will Our Child Have to Handle Multiple Trusts after Our Deaths?

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When a married couple creates an estate plan using a revocable living trust, they have the option of creating a single joint trust or two separate individual trusts. While the pros and cons of each are beyond the scope of this article, spouses may choose to create separate trusts for a variety of reasons including the following: the desire to …

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Why You May Still Have to Open a Legal Probate Proceeding

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Probate is the legal process for recognizing the validity of a person’s will after their death and appointing the nominated decision maker. This person, also known as an executor or personal representative, administers the deceased person’s estate and ensures that their money and property are transferred to the beneficiaries specified in their will. If someone dies without a will, probate …

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What to Know about Limited Liability As You Grow Your Business

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Starting a business involves a certain amount of inherent risk. There are no guarantees that the founders of a company will get along, a product or service will sell, or market conditions or competitors will not create unforeseen problems. While entrepreneurs must be willing to take a leap of faith, there are steps they can take to reduce risk, both …

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Five Things to Know Before Including a Limited Liability Company in Your Estate Plan

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When it comes to protecting your hard-earned money and property, it is important that you have the right plan, which can include a number of tools for your unique situation. One tool that might benefit you is a limited liability company (LLC) that owns some of your accounts and property. What is a limited liability company? An LLC is a …

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