Many business partnerships eventually come to an end. Like other types of relationships, when business partners decide to split up, the process can be amicable or contentious. For personal and professional reasons, dissolving the partnership on good terms is in the...

With the country emerging from pandemic lockdowns and with economic activity beginning to expand, small business owners are optimistic about the future. Supporting local businesses can help them grow and thrive in a post-pandemic economy. But what if you could help a...

In today’s competitive job market, giving gifts and other fringe benefits to employees can be an effective way for employers to show appreciation. But generous employers should understand that most gifts and bonuses—even small ones—have tax implications. Employee...

I engaged Anne’s services after my former employer threatened to sue my new employer for breach of my noncompete, resulting in my termination from the new role. It was a long 9 months, but I wouldn’t be in my improved position today without Anne and her expertise....

Now more than ever, Americans are using a variety of tax-deferred accounts such as 401(k)s and IRAs to save for retirement. And while the laws are currently designed so that people must start withdrawing the money when they retire, it is not uncommon for many of these...

Your retirement account provides asset protection during your lifetime, but as soon as you pass that account on to a loved one, that protection evaporates. When your spouse, child, or other loved one inherits your retirement account, creditors have the power to seize...

Before launching a business, entrepreneurs spend a substantial amount of time and money researching and developing their products or services. For example, you may have worked with graphic designers and a marketing team to create a brand name and logo for your...

If you are considering purchasing shares in a company, you've probably thought about the perks, but are you also aware of the risks? What are the rights and privileges of a shareholder? And how do you protect these rights once you have them? Before becoming a...

Business owners are notorious for engrossing themselves in the day-to-day management and functions of their businesses. As a business owner, you are likely the heart and soul of the company you lead. Your clients love you, and you have built unique relationships with...

As of August 1, 2020, there have been some amendments to Minnesota’s Guardianship and Conservatorship laws that promote greater independence for people who are subject to a guardianship or a conservatorship. One of the changes exempts “wages or salary for employment”...