Buy-Sell Agreements Protect your Business – Part II

In a previous Legal Brief, we discussed the importance of a business having a buy-sell agreement. Buy-sell agreements are an important part of business

In a previous Legal Brief, we discussed the importance of a business having a buy-sell agreement. Buy-sell agreements are an important part of business succession plans. Companies without one can find themselves in a tough position if something happens to one of the owners.

Buy-Sell Agreements Protect your Business – Part I

What would happen to your business if something happened to you or your partner such as one of you dying, becomes disabled and not

What would happen to your business if something happened to you or your partner such as one of you dying, becomes disabled and not able to work, or retires. This could lead to your business failing and you employees losing their jobs.

Legal Briefs: First woman admitted to practice before US Supreme Court

On March 3, 1879, Belva Lockwood became the first woman admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court.

Look to an Attorney When Starting Your Business (Part 2)

In our previous Legal Briefs blog, we began a discussion on how an attorney can help when you start a business.

Legal Briefs: U.S. Courthouse in Gainesville for Named Former SMF partner

The Sidney Oslin Smith, Jr. Federal Building and United States Courthouse in Gainesville is named for one of Stewart, Melvin & Frost’s former partners

The Sidney Oslin Smith, Jr. Federal Building and United States Courthouse in Gainesville is named for one of Stewart, Melvin & Frost’s former partners – Sidney O. Smith Jr.

How An Attorney Can Help When You Start a Business (Part 1)

The number of business start-ups in the United States was a little less than 500,000 last year. It’s the dream of many Americans to

The number of business start-ups in the United States was a little less than 500,000 last year. It’s the dream of many Americans to start their own business. It’s important that you establish your business correctly to ensure the best chance for long-term success and survival.

Portability of a Deceased Spouse’s Unused Gift and Estate Tax Exclusion

There is a part of the Federal estate and gift tax laws that most are not aware of and don’t take advantage of.

There is a part of the Federal estate and gift tax laws that most are not aware of and don’t take advantage of. Portability and affects many estates which would not otherwise be concerned about estate and gift taxes.

Be Sure to Register Your Drone, It’s the Law

If you got a drone for Christmas and haven’t registered it yet with the Federal Aviation Administration, you need to.

Holiday Party Time: Drinking and Legal Responsibility for Party Host

Whether it’s the holiday season or that summer cookout around the pool, party host need to know their responsibilities when alcoholic beverages are served.

Whether it’s the holiday season or that summer cookout around the pool, party host need to know their responsibilities when alcoholic beverages are served. You should already know that it’s important to practice moderation.

First Steps to Take When a Loved One Passes Away

When a loved one passes away, family members are dealing with grief, making funeral arrangements and the uncertainty of what to do next. Soon

When a loved one passes away, family members are dealing with grief, making funeral arrangements and the uncertainty of what to do next. Soon after death there are practical steps to deal with in addition to probate work and settling the deceased’s estate.

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