What is Probate?

Whenever I meet with a new prospective client, I give them the opportunity to ask questions. A very common question is “Do I need a trust?” Rather than give the classic lawyer answer (“It depends”), I tell them that most people who create a trust do so for one of two...

Plagiarism vs. Copyright Infringement

I’ve had several occasions now where a person asked me about one of these topics, but the longer the person talked, the clearer it was that they really meant the other. It’s happened often enough that I felt an article was in order. Plagiarism is what happens when you...

Celebrity Estates in the News

I love stories. In my business, I especially love stories that I can use in my presentations to illustrate the importance of the things I’m talking about. And what better stories to use than stories involving celebrity estates? Some of the stories I use are a bit...

How to Choose a Trademark

Choosing a trademark can be a tricky business – especially if you want to call your business something other than your own name. Here are a few pointers to get you started: More creativity is better. Try to choose a name (or logo, or slogan) that is as original and...

Should I Create a Special Needs Trust?

This is a question that comes up regularly. When a loved one has a disability, making sure they’re taken care of is even more critical than usual. In most cases, the special needs trust is used to make sure a disabled person does not lose government benefits, such as...