People often ask me if they should share their estate plan with their kids. My answer is
yes, but… The "but" portion relates to
how you share the information with your family. I do not recommend that you simply give your kids a copy of your plan documents. That really isn't very productive.
You want to share your message, not just your plan, in a way that will be understood. You want to head off any animosity that might be inadvertently caused by misunderstandings or poor communication. We're happy to discuss these things with you and help you think about how you might communicate with your own family.
Our client posted this piece about their own family meeting recently. I think it is great and hope you will enjoy it.
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With the end of the Spring semester suddenly upon us, many law school graduates are preparing for one more final exam -- the bar exam. While these students have spent the past couple years preparing for this very moment, many undoubtedly will experience lots of stress over the next several weeks.
With that in mind, what can a soon-to-be licensed attorney do to ease their nerves and increase their odds of passing the bar exam? We don't promise to have all the answers, but we asked some of our attorneys who have been there for their best bar prep tips.
Here's what they had to say…
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Minneapolis, MN, March 1, 2021 – Gutwein Law announced today Josh Schaub is one of the Minneapolis St. Paul Business Journals 2021 40 Under 40 honorees. To view the complete article, visit: https://bizj.us/1q8xo0.
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Evansville, IN – February 5, 2021 – Gutwein Law, a full-service business law firm focused on helping innovative companies grow through high-level legal counsel, is expanding its presence in Evansville, Indiana. The firm recently added Ross T. Yates, a corporate attorney with deep experience in the healthcare industry, to its team. Ross represents sophisticated businesses, healthcare providers, private equity sponsors, venture capital funds, family offices, entrepreneurs, and investors in complex transactions.
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It is no surprise that the health pandemic of COVID-19 is affecting businesses across the globe. To provide greater context on COVID-19, here are a few links to useful resources:
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