Most people love driving a new car off the dealership lot – but the stress of cutting a good deal can break even the toughest consumer. Before you head out and take advantage of some great deal or sale, you need to educate yourself on the legal aspects of buying or leasing a new car – so no one takes advantage of you! Here a few things you need to consider. (more…)
Whether you’re on solid financial ground or your finances are bit rocky, if you are like most people your home is one of your biggest assets. But what are you supposed to do to protect that asset? There are a number of great legal options available to homeowners, but you need to be careful to choose the option that is right for you. Depending on your particular circumstances, picking the wrong option can hurt you more than help you.
All across New England, homeowners are looking to enjoy the last few weeks of summer – and for many that means backyard barbeques and pool parties. But before you let the good times roll at your house you should do a quick legal inventory to make sure your assets are covered. You need to know that one unfortunate accident where a guest gets injured on your property can put your house and other assets on the line. So making sure you take reasonable precautions and knowing what your homeowner’s insurance does and doesn’t cover is critical! (more…)
What many brides and grooms-to-be forget is that a little pre-wedding legal planning can go a long way to making sure their big day goes off without a hitch! If you’re like most people who are planning a wedding, you and your family put a lot of time and effort into choosing the right caterer, the best florist, an amazing band, the perfect everything. What you probably didn’t put a lot of thought into, though, were the contracts you were signing with those vendors. But even if your wedding day is right around the corner, it’s not too late to protect yourself!
Common business entities include Sole Proprietorship, Partnership, Corporation (S-Corp and C-Corp), and LLC (Limited liability Company). Some business entities help you shield yourself from liability and protect your personal assets (but you should still look into having good insurance as well). Depending on your situation, one entity form may be more desirable because of the tax consequences. It is very important to discuss your options with a legal and/or tax advisor before making a decision on what entity for will be best for you!