Generally, these "in terrorem" clauses relate to any bequests in the document. So if there is a trust under will and the will has this contest...

Long term disability insurance premiums

My thought is that you entered into this contract knowingly and that insurance companies have always based life insurance and disability policies...

Higher annual premiums for long term disability

My thought is that you entered into this contract knowingly and that insurance companies have always based life insurance and disability policies...

If two people co-own a business and one dies, does the other partner now own the business or does half go to the deceased

This is the typical situation that cries out for a shareholder agreement as such agreements prevent being in partnership with the family of the...

A company from Italy has just purchased our company. I have earned 2 weeks vacation. Does the new owner have to honor this?

If you have a written employment agreement that provides for this benefit then you are protected. If it is a policy of the firm and it is in...

How many years befor a home based business has to show a profit?

For a more detailed discussion please go to my legal guide for the hobby loss limitation rules at...

If you each own 50% of the shares of the S corporation and you have no shareholders agreement, you have a problem. The corporation owns the...

Transferring ownership of a small bussiness after a spouse dies.

The prior attorney offers up great advise and the major issues. One point here is worth noting; namely, that by giving the shares right before...

Can I pay my taxes in portion for 2 years?

Installment payments with the IRS are based upon a whole host of factors including but not limited to annual income, assets owned, age of the...

Tax Attorney or Employment / Labor question:

You are correct in that the block must be checked before you can report on Schedule C as a statutory employee/independent contractor. Without the...