When do I need to setup a separate bank account for my business?

Yes, there are benefits to creating a separate bank account. Most obviously, it forces you to keep separate track of your profits and expenses for...

Would any or part of an independent contractor agreement be enforceable if the business did not pay the contractor in full?

As others have noted, an attorney will need to review the contract and the precise facts to advise you regarding whether those provisions survive...

What do I need to do to become a Landlord

In Seattle, you will need a business license, and you will need to register the unit for inspection under the Rental Registration and Inspection...

Can I to get my interest/equity back in family real estate if i sign quit claim deed?

The "agreement" will not be signed until after the deed and the bank modification, right? So it's not even a signed contract right now. It sounds...

While it may not technically be required right now, the law is changing. Following the passage of the Uniform Power of Attorney Act this year,...

Can the assets of a special needs/generation-skipping trust be attached in a lawsuit involving one of the beneficiaries?

Possibly, under the right set of circumstances. For example, if the child is a minor and the trust is not drafted correctly, it is possible the...

What can I do to make a business contract between family members "non-adversarial"?

Simplifying clauses by example, as you suggest, would generally be a bad approach because you need to understand exactly what legal effect the...

If this was a crime, you should contact a criminal defense lawyer who has defended that kind of case before. If this was a civil matter, you...