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…

When should I think about my estate plan? As a new attorney, I sometimes even find myself asking this question. When many people think about estate plans, they think of appointing guardians for their kids and what treasured personal items they want their family members to have. While these are significant parts of estate planning for many people, there are lots of other important estate planning questions we should consider throughout our lives.

One question we should all start considering as young adults and continue to reflect on as we age is "Who do I want to help care for me if something happens to my health?" Financial power of attorney, healthcare power of attorney, and HIPAA releases are all documents we should consider having throughout our lives. As much as we don't like to think about bad things happening to us, it's important to consider what will happen if we can't make decisions for ourselves. Together, these documents help ensure we're cared for if we're unable to do so for a period of time.

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President Biden announced restrictions to the SBA’s PPP 2.0 loan applications to benefit small businesses and non-profit organizations with fewer than 20 employees and sole proprietorships for a 2-week period from Wednesday, February 24, 2021 through March 9, 2021. On March 10, 2021, employers with over 20 employees will be able to again apply for PPP 2.0 funding until the expiration of this installment of funding on March 31, 2021.

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. 

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.